MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,978 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Engine oil leaks
Brake pipe slightly corroded some (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak from rocker cover gasket
surprisingly good condition for age and 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
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
Rear anti roll bar clamp bushes worn
Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)
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)
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
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?
Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.
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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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