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N260 MPV

2004 Toyota Surf

White Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

158,406 mi
Last recorded158,406 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN260 MPV
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 158,406 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 158,406 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 151,070 miles

Central Rear Boot floor/body corroded/holed. Heavy corrosion in places

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corrosion (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis lags corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 151,058 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected Little effort recorded (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Boot floor/body corroded/holed. Heavy corrosion in places

Front Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis leg corrosion (engine bay) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (4.5.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis lags corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 147,635 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 139,155 miles

Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced heavily corroded (6.2.2 (c) (i))

previously wax oiled and needs refreshing

signs of corrosion to the underside

Pass 6 May 2022 130,878 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 128,111 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 127,995 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 126,431 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 125,731 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 123,732 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 121,066 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 119,410 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 116,087 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 109,435 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 99,964 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 91,162 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 91,162 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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N260 MPV is a 2004 Toyota Surf in White with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 N260 MPV, 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.

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What year was N260 MPV registered?

N260 MPV is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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