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L709 DNX

2005 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

222,894 mi
Last recorded222,894 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL709 DNX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 222,894 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 222,882 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 213,791 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 May 2014 123,491 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 205,170 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 204,819 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 192,201 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 192,201 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 183,193 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 183,060 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 174,600 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 164,469 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 156,881 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 140,406 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 140,406 miles

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

rear anti roll bar bushes worn badly

Pass 5 Jun 2006 128,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 117,779 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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L709 DNX is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 L709 DNX, 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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L709 DNX is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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