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L30 LTT

2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

215,483 mi
Last recorded215,483 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf152,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL30 LTT
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2021 215,483 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 215,483 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front side/position lamp repaired with tape

temp type sealing fuel cap fitted

this vehicle has extensive off road modifications made

Fail 18 Feb 2020 215,483 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front side/position lamp repaired with tape

this vehicle has extensive off road modifications made

Pass 6 Feb 2019 215,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 215,483 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower side door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury lower door (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure section (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear exhust section missing

Pass 31 Jan 2018 215,483 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 215,483 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 215,483 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2017 215,489 miles

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt idler (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 215,483 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 215,483 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

underside dirty at time of test

Fail 21 Jan 2015 215,483 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

underside dirty at time of test

Pass 21 Jan 2014 203,830 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 200,337 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2012 200,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 188,167 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 179,237 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 177,137 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 172,496 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 169,426 miles

slight damage to osf tyre

Pass 18 May 2007 163,345 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 163,345 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 158,258 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 143,183 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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L30 LTT is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L30 LTT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L30 LTT is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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