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L970 SUM

2004 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

356,868 mi
Last recorded356,868 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL970 SUM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 356,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 345,498 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front door bottom in poor condition

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 331,168 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 330,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer front & rear flanges (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tailpipe split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust centre silencer support rubber split

slight front brake judder

Pass 8 Jul 2015 314,189 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 313,889 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Lower Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/r & o/s/r door bottoms in very poor condition.

o/s/r bumper in poor condition.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 298,057 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 297,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both o/s & n/s/r door bottoms weakened by corrosion.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 281,787 miles

o/s side step front mounting tube corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 267,188 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

metal fuel pipe at front underside corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread.

spare tyre flat & cracks in sidewall.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 267,188 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pedal rubber worn.

metal fuel pipe at front underside corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing inner tread.

spare tyre flat & cracks in sidewall.

Pass 4 Jul 2011 250,333 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 229,333 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

park brake front cable slightly frayed

slight damage to rear number plate

Pass 10 Jul 2009 209,259 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 209,068 miles

Front Lower Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake pedal rubber splitting

fuel pipes to front badly corroded

propshaft rear u/j slight wear

rear tyres 2mm only

Pass 27 Jun 2008 189,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

rear number plate slight damage

Pass 3 Jul 2007 174,165 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 154,636 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L970 SUM is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 L970 SUM, 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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L970 SUM is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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