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M952 TOF

2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Maroon Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

262,351 mi
Last recorded262,351 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf142,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM952 TOF
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2006
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 262,351 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2012 250,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and nearing legal tread depth

Fail 6 Aug 2012 250,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and nearing legal tread depth

Pass 10 Sep 2011 215,618 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 215,618 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 204,562 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 204,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 198,160 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2008 198,160 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 181,700 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 174,733 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 160,521 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)

Fail 5 Oct 2006 160,521 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)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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M952 TOF is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Maroon with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 142,494 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M952 TOF, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M952 TOF registered?

M952 TOF is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 10 October 2006.

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