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N42 BCH

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

155,674 mi
Last recorded155,674 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 155,674 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 88,708 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 88,705 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 1 Aug 2019 88,691 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 88,491 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 88,486 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Fail 8 Aug 2017 88,477 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and offside front outer (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in steering rack bushes

Pass 4 Apr 2016 88,394 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 88,394 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 88,292 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush split

Pass 16 Apr 2014 87,475 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 84,764 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 81,533 miles

wear in both steering rack rubber mountings

Pass 24 Mar 2011 76,108 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 71,857 miles

rack mounting bushes / inbalance 22%

Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,172 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 68,152 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 64,025 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear tyres split and cracked

steering rack moving excessivly on its rubber mountings

Pass 20 Mar 2007 59,868 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 56,016 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 56,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N42 BCH is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 N42 BCH, 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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N42 BCH is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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