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M81 TMS

2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

200,430 mi
Last recorded200,430 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,581 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM81 TMS
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Sep 2023 200,430 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting area corroded/holed. Outer sill , door shut and inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Body mounting area corroded/holed. Outer sill , door shut and inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded/holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Centre body mount area corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded at flexible hose. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Quarter panel at wheel arch corroded. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear quarter panel deformed, rear side window replaced with steel sheet. Roof panel damaged/deformed. Exterior panel damage but structure appears rigid and strength not significantly reduced. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Upper shock absorber mount area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded/holed/missing. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL Rear seats missing. ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL Rear seat belts missing ()

Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,177 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill/wheel arch/door jam at rear corroded. Unable to ascertain true condition as covered by wheel arch extension, corrosion evident. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipes have slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body heavily dented but structure intact. Rear window replaced with metal sheet. Roof damaged/dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill/wheel arch/door jam at rear corroded. Unable to ascertain true condition as covered by wheel arch extension, corrosion evident. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL Rear seats removed at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL Rear seat belts removed at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL Tyres cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL Wheel/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 178,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill/wheel arch/door jam at rear corroded. Unable to ascertain true condition as covered by wheel arch extension, corrosion evident. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Power steering pipes have slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill corroded within 30cm of all body mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Lower quarter panel behind bumper corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear body heavily dented but structure intact. Rear window replaced with metal sheet. Roof damaged/dented. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill/wheel arch/door jam at rear corroded. Unable to ascertain true condition as covered by wheel arch extension, corrosion evident. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber upper mounting area corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL Rear seats removed at time of test ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ALL Rear seat belts removed at time of test ()

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ALL Wheel/tyres protruding beyond wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 161,928 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel nsf steering idler arm (2.3 (a) (i))

under side coated in under seal

Pass 10 Oct 2020 154,456 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on o/s and n/s sills

Pass 7 Oct 2019 144,670 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 139,924 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 137,978 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,614 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 127,204 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 117,492 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 110,860 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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M81 TMS is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M81 TMS, 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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M81 TMS is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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