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L457 WCL

2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Grey Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

224,140 mi
Last recorded224,140 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf142,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL457 WCL
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 224,140 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2025 224,139 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 219,414 miles

Hand brake lever long travel

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2023 214,900 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 210,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON TOP OFF TANK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 210,932 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ON TOP OFF TANK (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 203,700 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 195,815 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 196,190 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT AND REAR D/BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases EXHAUST HAS MINOR LEAK (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 187,309 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 187,309 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 177,899 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 177,895 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 168,298 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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 168,294 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 156,485 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)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 150,415 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 150,148 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 139,732 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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

Fail 12 Feb 2013 139,732 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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 Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Both rear tyres worn on inside edge

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 129,699 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 121,154 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2011 121,037 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 108,120 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 108,120 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 10 Feb 2009 95,855 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,914 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 85,911 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 73,923 miles

slight play in steering joints

Pass 7 Feb 2006 64,000 miles

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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L457 WCL is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Grey with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 142,494 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L457 WCL, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L457 WCL is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 April 2006.

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