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M236 FUA

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,468 mi
Last recorded177,468 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM236 FUA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2013 177,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 168,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 168,536 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,150 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 14,690 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 146,830 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

excessive play in steering box drag link end

Pass 18 Jul 2009 140,368 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 123,407 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 110,232 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 110,232 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 95,578 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 95,578 miles

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

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

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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M236 FUA is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 151,820 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 M236 FUA, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M236 FUA registered?

M236 FUA is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is M236 FUA safe to buy?

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