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N341 MPV

2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

311,778 mi
Last recorded311,778 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf152,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN341 MPV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 311,778 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 299,438 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 283,137 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 283,036 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 272,611 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 266,800 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 266,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 262,281 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 262,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 256,375 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 246,855 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 236,791 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 216,442 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 216,442 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 209,318 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 209,317 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in edge of tyre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 201,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2015 201,192 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 May 2014 194,035 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 193,888 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 187,530 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 187,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 181,493 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 181,491 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 176,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 176,310 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 May 2010 170,464 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 170,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 166,465 miles

nearside rear back plate contaminated nearside steering rack mtg flexing and oil contaminated

Pass 2 Nov 2007 145,404 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 145,401 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 127,496 miles

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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N341 MPV is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,574 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 N341 MPV, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N341 MPV is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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