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N276 XTA

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,332 mi
Last recorded229,332 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN276 XTA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2023 229,332 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 4 Jan 2023 229,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 223,643 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 215,793 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 205,170 miles

Front Steering rack has close to excessive movement to chassis/bodywork (bushes)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 205,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has close to excessive movement to chassis/bodywork (bushes)

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transfer box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 191,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 2 Jul 2018 191,997 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 26 Jun 2017 183,075 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

rear diff noisy

Fail 26 Jun 2017 183,075 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

rear diff noisy

Pass 23 Jun 2016 173,984 miles

Engine oil leaking

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Jun 2016 173,882 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 265/75/16 (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil leaking

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2015 165,549 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2015 165,532 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 158,616 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 150,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer wall.

n/s/r axle seal leaking.

steering rack mounts worn.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 150,809 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on outer wall.

n/s/r axle seal leaking.

steering rack mounts worn.

Pass 18 Jun 2012 142,936 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side rear diff seal leak

Pass 1 Jul 2011 132,615 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 132,597 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 125,450 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 115,301 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 108,653 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 108,653 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 14 May 2007 102,666 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 94,566 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 87,088 miles

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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N276 XTA is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N276 XTA, 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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What year was N276 XTA registered?

N276 XTA is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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