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L819 SUM

2004 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

155,776 mi
Last recorded155,776 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL819 SUM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 155,776 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower end sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 152,675 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 152,686 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2021 148,892 miles

Heavily under sealed

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt All front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 146,019 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 141,897 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 172,460 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 172,460 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 172,460 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Aug 2015 172,460 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 166,350 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 153,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 153,970 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 151,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 144,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 131,303 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 124,409 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 124,409 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 110,332 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 100,413 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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L819 SUM is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 L819 SUM, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L819 SUM is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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