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M618 VAJ

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

211,302 mi
Last recorded211,302 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM618 VAJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 211,302 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 211,302 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 199,840 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 199,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 189,835 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 189,806 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 184,906 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 176,615 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 170,988 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 170,988 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 167,695 miles

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

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

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

offside light lense has slight damage

Fail 6 May 2006 167,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

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

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

offside rear light lense has slight damage

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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M618 VAJ is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M618 VAJ, 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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What year was M618 VAJ registered?

M618 VAJ is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is M618 VAJ safe to buy?

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