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L721 XTC

2005 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

188,797 mi
Last recorded188,797 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL721 XTC
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2022 188,797 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to compensator x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front intermediate drop arm worn

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

exhaust fouling prop

exhaust modified but not noisey

Pass 6 Feb 2021 181,830 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear of sill corrosion not effecting strength

Offside Rear of sill not effecting strength

Pass 7 Feb 2020 173,735 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 173,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 164,281 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 158,122 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 158,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 153,682 miles

FRONT TYRE WEARING INNER EDGE

HORN WORKING BUT WEAK

N/SR TYRE HAS CUTS IN TREAD & PERISHING

REAR SHOCKER BUSHES PERISHED

UNDER SIDE GENERAL CORRSION

Pass 27 Oct 2015 152,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

chassis corrosion

exhaust corrosion

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Fail 27 Oct 2015 152,754 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge and cracking

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

chassis corrosion

exhaust corrosion

front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 27 Oct 2014 151,819 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 147,975 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body corrosion

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 30 Oct 2013 147,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

general under body corrosion

offside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 2 Nov 2012 145,367 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Fail 26 Oct 2012 145,359 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre silencer corroded

horn worked after a tap .wires to horn poor connections

offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Pass 19 Oct 2011 143,356 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 143,356 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 138,945 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 138,945 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

general corrosion to vehicle

Pass 27 Oct 2009 135,669 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 132,228 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 132,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 126,730 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 113,087 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 101,221 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 101,221 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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L721 XTC is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 L721 XTC, 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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L721 XTC is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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