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M479 TOE

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

258,060 mi
Last recorded258,060 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM479 TOE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 258,060 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2025 255,340 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 255,318 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 107,379 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 248,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 245,182 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 239,981 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 237,173 miles

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

slight play iun steering joints

Pass 9 Aug 2019 235,008 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 232,088 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 227,101 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 222,665 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 219,499 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 213,174 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 207,196 miles

fluid leak osr wheel

osf side light cover missing

Fail 31 Jul 2013 207,196 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fluid leak osr wheel

osf side light cover missing

Pass 3 Aug 2012 193,200 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 193,200 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 179,127 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 162,477 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 162,384 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 142,458 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 124,195 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 124,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 106,904 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 106,904 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 97,541 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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M479 TOE is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 M479 TOE, 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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M479 TOE is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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