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L430 LNE

2005 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

111,926 mi
Last recorded111,926 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL430 LNE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2017 111,926 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 111,923 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 108,297 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 108,193 miles

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

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

Body has a projection caused by corrosion both bumpers (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Central Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all four (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 105,362 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded N/s + O/s Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint N/s + O/s Front (2.5.B.1a)

N/s + O/s Side Steps Corroded

Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s + O/s Front (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Lower Front To Rear (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,811 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 100,497 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

underside is starting to corrode

Fail 4 Jan 2013 100,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

underside is starting to corrode

Pass 26 Jul 2010 94,513 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 94,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in the steering idler

Fail 3 Jul 2009 94,513 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in the steering idler

Pass 4 Mar 2008 90,171 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 76,287 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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L430 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L430 LNE, 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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L430 LNE is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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