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L890 WPO

2004 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

245,744 mi
Last recorded245,744 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL890 WPO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 245,744 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Fail 16 May 2013 245,444 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear underside of vehicle showing some signs of corrosion

Pass 22 Aug 2012 237,351 miles

Both front bottom ball joints appear to have a gap at the mounting points.

O/S/F Tyre has a deep cut in the side.

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

Oil leak

Power steering pump noisy.

Some free play in steering.

Fail 17 Mar 2012 237,111 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2011 219,671 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 209,589 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 191,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 170,417 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 153,898 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 153,868 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 135,380 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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L890 WPO is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Black with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 L890 WPO, 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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L890 WPO is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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