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L678 MGM

2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

156,605 mi
Last recorded156,605 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf152,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL678 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 149,992 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,421 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 134,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,773 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 128,773 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure `D` bush bracket missing. (2.4.G.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 126,860 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s `D` bushes. (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 123,082 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s & o/s (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear exhaust system rear section in poor condition

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint on limit (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2014 119,061 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 114,806 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Fail 18 Sep 2012 109,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 18 Sep 2012 109,165 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust silencer in poor condition.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 102,363 miles

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

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

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

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

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2011 102,363 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 23 Sep 2010 97,642 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

slight deterioration & perishing to front & rear suspension rubbers & bushes

slight surface corrosion to front & rear suspension components

Pass 5 Oct 2009 95,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 92,458 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 88,352 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2007 88,352 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 84,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 80,014 miles

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

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

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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L678 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L678 MGM, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L678 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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