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M874 GCD

2005 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

187,704 mi
Last recorded187,704 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM874 GCD
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 187,704 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 185,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 185,866 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bull bar (6.1.C.1)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage fog light glass both (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 181,444 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 181,442 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 178,298 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2016 178,294 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 176,698 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 176,696 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 164,817 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 164,741 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 153,545 miles

car pullls to the left slightly

Pass 4 Aug 2010 144,096 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 144,096 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 136,917 miles

Child's seat fitted to nearside front seat.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 136,908 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child's seat fitted to nearside front seat.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear fog lamp lens' is missing and would fail for incorrect colour if working.

Pass 31 Jul 2008 128,387 miles

Tailgate won't open, access gained via opening tailgate window.

Fail 29 Jul 2008 128,370 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Tailgate won't open, access gained via opening tailgate window.

Pass 8 Aug 2007 121,929 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2007 121,899 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 104,324 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2005 91,282 miles

brake pedal rubber worn on edge. †stone chip front screen.nail in offside front tyre.

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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M874 GCD is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 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 M874 GCD, 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.

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M874 GCD is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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