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L443 NBV

2005 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

245,411 mi
Last recorded245,411 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL443 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 245,411 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test gps ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 both front susp arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Feb 2018 245,377 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test gps ()

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened X2 both front susp arms (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 233,375 miles

Rear tyres perished

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2017 233,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in both rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2016
Pass 14 Nov 2014 228,116 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Feb 2013 223,438 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 223,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 206,971 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 201,205 miles

front number plate cracked.

o/s & n/s/f inner cv boots split.

Fail 28 Jan 2011 201,205 miles

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

front number plate cracked.

o/s & n/s/f inner cv boots split.

Fail 13 Feb 2010 192,476 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2010 192,476 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 183,495 miles

advise both front tyres worn uneven

advise offside inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Feb 2008 174,203 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 162,068 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 161,858 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 147,783 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 147,783 miles

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

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

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

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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L443 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L443 NBV, 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 L443 NBV registered?

L443 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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