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M73 UBU

1994 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,391 mi
Last recorded168,391 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1994 Toyota Surf141,876 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM73 UBU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 168,391 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 168,390 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body panel insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 161,328 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 160,322 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 157,755 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 155,887 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 155,853 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2019 151,934 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2019 151,934 miles

Nearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 148,350 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 148,332 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 146,422 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 143,803 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front + rear bumpers deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2015 140,254 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 135,988 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 131,280 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 127,210 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2012 127,210 miles

Nearside 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 fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2011 122,691 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 117,438 miles

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

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

Slight deterioration of rear number plate

Pass 27 Feb 2009 110,020 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 103,308 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 90,271 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2005 139,486 miles

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

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

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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M73 UBU is a 1994 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 141,876 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 M73 UBU, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Surf is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M73 UBU is a 1994 Toyota Surf, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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