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L306 SGW

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

223,449 mi
Last recorded223,449 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL306 SGW
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2023 223,449 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 223,444 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 213,868 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 212,566 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 212,566 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2018 210,309 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal, making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover also deteriorated, but still preventing dirt etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover also deteriorated, but still preventing dirt etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat base missing, but still able to check rear seat belts

Fail 16 Oct 2018 210,286 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in under seal, making inspection difficult (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover also deteriorated, but still preventing dirt etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ball joint dust cover also deteriorated, but still preventing dirt etc (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear seat base missing, but still able to check rear seat belts

Pass 15 Sep 2017 204,632 miles

sun strip in drivers vision

Pass 9 Sep 2016 197,091 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 197,071 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2015 193,790 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 189,614 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 189,614 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 177,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 169,215 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 169,101 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 160,113 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 147,080 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 133,327 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 117,051 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 101,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both off side and nearside track rod adjusters have white grease over them not allowing full inspection

Fail 11 Sep 2007 101,652 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both off side and nearside track adjustings have white grease over them not allowing full inspection

Pass 19 Jan 2007 87,526 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 87,526 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 69,681 miles

nearside wiper torn on ends

How Reliable is the Toyota Surf?

Based on 29,036 MOT tests across 2,374 vehicles.

70.5%
Pass Rate
6,817
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
2,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 1,393
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,004
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 715
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 673
position lamp(s) not working 578
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L306 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 151,820 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 1,393 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L306 SGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L306 SGW registered?

L306 SGW is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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