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L505 MJB

1994 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

161,184 mi
Last recorded161,184 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL505 MJB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 161,184 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 160,668 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear coolant pipes corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

side steps corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2024 160,668 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level warning light on (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth split on edge (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear coolant pipes corroded

Valve stem slightly damaged all 4 (5.2.3 (j))

side steps corroded

wipers

Pass 23 Oct 2023 158,044 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gator

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged al l 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 158,044 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gator

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Valve stem slightly damaged al l 4 (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 8 Oct 2022 154,160 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 154,160 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 147,981 miles

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 147,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 145,068 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 141,128 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 136,708 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 134,886 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 132,948 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 132,046 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 132,046 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,841 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 130,085 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 122,963 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 117,262 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 112,563 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,675 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,662 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 95,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 87,418 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 87,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 78,558 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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L505 MJB is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 141,876 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L505 MJB, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L505 MJB registered?

L505 MJB is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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The MOT history for L505 MJB shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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