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L566 UTU

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

211,297 mi
Last recorded211,297 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL566 UTU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 211,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 211,295 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 195,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 178,298 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 157,919 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 143,644 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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L566 UTU is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 L566 UTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L566 UTU registered?

L566 UTU is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 8 April 2005.

Is L566 UTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L566 UTU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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