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M850 TAB

2005 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

237,064 mi
Last recorded237,064 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM850 TAB
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2019 237,064 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 230,140 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 220,039 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 211,606 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015

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)

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 27 Feb 2014 200,378 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 193,617 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 186,500 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 169,510 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 169,510 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 161,756 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 146,460 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 127,655 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 110,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2005 96,601 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 96,592 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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

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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M850 TAB is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 151,820 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 M850 TAB, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M850 TAB?

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What year was M850 TAB registered?

M850 TAB is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 21 December 2005.

Is M850 TAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for M850 TAB shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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