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M718 RTG

2004 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

179,781 mi
Last recorded179,781 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM718 RTG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2018 179,781 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users outer side step hanging off (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake valve retaining device insecure (3.6.A.2d)

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

Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s outer sills and inner wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounts (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s and o/s (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear stabilizer bar from axle to body (2.4.A.3)

Towbar component excessively corroded tow bar cross beam (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower ( border line ) (2.4.G.1)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear chassis and cross members corroded

n/s sided step brackets badly corroded

rear floor and chassis corrded

Pass 9 Mar 2017 174,174 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (2.4.G.1)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper and lower (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s (5.2.6)

front and rear cross members corroded

front and rear under floor and chassis corroded

o/s inner cv boot deteriorated

rear chassis corroded

slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 7 Mar 2017 174,174 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 171,716 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.C.3c)

front suspension arms corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tie rod bar prescribed area corroded

tow bar corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2016 171,716 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened upper and lower (2.4.C.3c)

front suspension arms corroded

n/s and o/s inner sills slightly corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

rear tie rod bar prescribed area corroded

tow bar corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2015 169,681 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 5 Mar 2014 165,635 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 159,200 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 157,318 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 153,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 150,475 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Feb 2010 150,424 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 147,764 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 147,764 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 142,712 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 142,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering system

unable to open tail gate

Pass 8 Nov 2006 136,228 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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M718 RTG is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 M718 RTG, 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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M718 RTG is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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