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M254 TMS

1995 Toyota Surf

Black Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,477 mi
Last recorded120,477 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1995 Toyota Surf153,162 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM254 TMS
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 120,477 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underside of vehicle coated in thick underseal everywhere

Pass 18 Aug 2022 118,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 25 Aug 2021 116,941 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 113,880 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 113,818 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear wheels no effort from foot brake at all and had to abort rest of brake test (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

chassis and all suspension arms and allbrake pipes completely covered in heavy underseal unable to inspect thourely

Pass 16 Aug 2019 108,997 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear brakes noisy

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 15 Aug 2019 108,996 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Trailing arm bracket on axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear brakes noisy

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 17 Jul 2018 103,607 miles

Vehicle Heavily undersealed

Fail 17 Jul 2018 103,607 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle Heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,468 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 96,042 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,265 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 90,473 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 87,235 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,235 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 84,235 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 79,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 76,896 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 73,670 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 70,579 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 67,288 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 62,823 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 62,823 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 56,519 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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M254 TMS is a 1995 Toyota Surf in Black with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1995 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 153,162 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 M254 TMS, 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 31 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M254 TMS registered?

M254 TMS is a 1995 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M254 TMS safe to buy?

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