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M579 CTR

2006 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

221,481 mi
Last recorded221,481 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2013
Typical for 2006 Toyota Surf143,785 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 CTR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2013 221,481 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge & wearing low 2mm

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

slight oil leak from gearbox

slight oil leak from r/n/s hub

slight play in n/s steering idler

steering damper leaking

Fail 9 Feb 2013 221,481 miles

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres close to legal limit 2mm

covers fitted to outer sills

f/n/s tyre worn on inner edge & wearing low 2mm

f/o/s tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust mounting missing

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

slight play in n/s steering idler

steering damper leaking

Pass 16 Dec 2011 210,193 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear bracket insecure

offside rear lens cracked

Fail 15 Dec 2011 210,143 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear bracket insecure

offside rear lens cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2010 191,820 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 191,772 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 177,843 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 159,678 miles

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

o/s n/s front top balljoint bust covers split

Pass 22 Sep 2007 150,391 miles

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

o/s front top balljoint dust cover split

Pass 10 Jan 2006 125,399 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 125,384 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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M579 CTR is a 2006 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 2006 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 143,785 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 M579 CTR, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M579 CTR registered?

M579 CTR is a 2006 Toyota Surf, first registered on 16 January 2006.

Is M579 CTR safe to buy?

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