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L429 ASU

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

148,522 mi
Last recorded148,522 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL429 ASU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 148,522 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

o/s step tied up

slight tightness to o/s front wheel to turn

Pass 2 Sep 2015 135,485 miles

Oil leak

side step mounting brackets seriosly weakened

Fail 24 Aug 2015 135,485 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Oil leak

gearbox mounting split

side step mounting brackets seriosly weakened

Pass 13 Sep 2014 123,636 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 117,185 miles

tailgate does not open

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 117,185 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

tailgate does not open

Pass 22 Mar 2010 110,359 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 110,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 102,669 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 102,669 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 955,662 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 95,662 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 86,346 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 73,409 miles

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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L429 ASU is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 L429 ASU, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L429 ASU registered?

L429 ASU is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 23 December 2004.

Is L429 ASU safe to buy?

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