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L731 GTG

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

218,113 mi
Last recorded218,113 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL731 GTG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 218,113 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 211,522 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 205,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 200,247 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 191,994 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 191,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 181,828 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Aug 2010 181,820 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2009 167,766 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

chassis plate missing

general oil leaks

n/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorating

Fail 12 Aug 2009 167,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

chassis plate missing

general oil leaks

n/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorating

Pass 21 Aug 2008 145,643 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 138,682 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 138,670 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 129,755 miles

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on inner edge advise tracking check

Fail 10 Oct 2006 129,755 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

near side front tyre worn on inner edge advise tracking check

Pass 3 Oct 2005 110,281 miles

fuelpipes starting to corrode

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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L731 GTG is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 L731 GTG, 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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What year was L731 GTG registered?

L731 GTG is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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