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L873 SHK

2004 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,466 mi
Last recorded121,466 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL873 SHK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 121,466 miles

front brake disc poor

near side front wheel bearing play border line

near side wiper blade border line

Fail 19 Jun 2012 121,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 121,126 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 119,120 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroding

uneven wear both front tyres

Fail 13 Jun 2011 119,120 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

underside of vehicle corroding

uneven wear both front tyres

Pass 14 Jun 2010 108,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres have uneven wear and are becoming close to wear indicators on inner edges.

rear exhaust system starting to corrode.

Fail 14 Jun 2010 108,171 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

both front tyres have uneven wear and are becoming close to wear indicators on inner edges.

rear exhaust system starting to corrode.

Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,236 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 76,634 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 71,424 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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L873 SHK is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 L873 SHK, 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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What year was L873 SHK registered?

L873 SHK is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 16 November 2004.

Is L873 SHK safe to buy?

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