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M968 TVU

2004 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

225,449 mi
Last recorded225,449 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM968 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2011 225,449 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 188,251 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 153,433 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 145,921 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 142,254 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 142,254 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 132,570 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 123,308 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 123,308 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

headlamp masks/converters fitted

load noise from front wheels on both left and right hand locks recomend further investigation

Fail 6 Dec 2005 15,151 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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M968 TVU is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Green with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 M968 TVU, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M968 TVU registered?

M968 TVU is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 26 November 2004.

Is M968 TVU safe to buy?

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