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L986 MGM

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

168,038 mi
Last recorded168,038 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL986 MGM
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 168,038 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 167,846 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 156,023 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Oct 2012 156,023 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 144,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 144,845 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 126,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 126,440 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 126,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 115,222 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 96,480 miles

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

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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L986 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L986 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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What year was L986 MGM registered?

L986 MGM is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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