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L957 MGM

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,398 mi
Last recorded96,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL957 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,398 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 93,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre has a slight spilt on inner wall

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,138 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2012 83,416 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 78,847 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 72,940 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 67,988 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,556 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 58,993 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 58,990 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,427 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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L957 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 L957 MGM, 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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L957 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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