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L873 NBV

2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,978 mi
Last recorded192,978 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 NBV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 192,978 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Very corroded (1.1.17 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine , diffs ,gearbox all have oil leaks

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All and damp (5.3.2 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Whole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside corroded and all components , All suspension components very corroded , Floor , sills ,doors, side steps , everything is corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2021 192,978 miles

Fuel system component leaking Front to rear pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear above fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

Bumper rotten rear and holed

Diff leaks

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect All damp and corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Side steps rotten

underside corroded and all components , sub-frame, chassis , suspension arms ,floor , ect

Pass 1 Apr 2020 192,978 miles

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

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

Underside and all components corroded

Fail 11 Mar 2020 192,978 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak at rear diff

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside corroded and all components

Pass 14 Jan 2019 190,236 miles

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

Engine oil leaks

Pass 12 Jan 2018 186,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket

surprisingly good condition for age and miles

Pass 17 Jan 2017 178,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak, (rocker cover)

metal coolant pipes feeding rear heater corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2017 178,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine oil leak, (rocker cover)

metal coolant pipes feeding rear heater corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 170,434 miles

Rear anti roll bar clamp bushes worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 170,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear anti roll bar clamp bushes worn

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 161,924 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

second hand speedo been fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 108,810 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 108,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 108,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Sep 2011 103,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 103,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 90,628 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 90,577 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 73,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 68,711 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 68,711 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 61,105 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 48,246 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 42,528 miles

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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L873 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 150,581 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L873 NBV, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L873 NBV is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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