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M579 ECV

2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

249,736 mi
Last recorded249,736 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM579 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 249,736 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened welded repaired and heavily undersealed (2.4.G.1)

only just passed park brake test 16%

rear chassis all getting quite corroded

rear crossmember very corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2018 249,718 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both sides on crossmember (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis all getting quite corroded

rear crossmember very corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2017 239,412 miles

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear crossmember very corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2017 239,331 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear chassis x 2 (2.4.A.3)

rear chassis slightly corroded

rear crossmember very corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2016 228,129 miles

rear crossmember that holds spare wheel corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 228,128 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

rear crossmember that holds spare wheel corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2015 217,450 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 217,429 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 209,449 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 201,789 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 201,774 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

replace near side front anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Aug 2011 188,352 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil spray under side

Pass 25 Aug 2010 176,099 miles

clean and oil spray under side

Pass 26 Aug 2009 163,268 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 151,256 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 151,256 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 135,546 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 124,241 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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M579 ECV is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 150,581 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M579 ECV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M579 ECV is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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