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N451 UCG

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

179,895 mi
Last recorded179,895 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN451 UCG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2022 179,895 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

parking brake light eliminated

Pass 21 Nov 2019 172,733 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 163,400 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2018 162,732 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 147,063 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 139,626 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 2 Dec 2016 139,626 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached broken (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 19 Oct 2015 135,138 miles

Offside Rear bumper

oil leak

Nearside Rear bumper

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,685 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 125,463 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 125,448 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 113,999 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 113,973 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 99,357 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Fail 8 Dec 2008 99,357 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting deteriorated.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 93,186 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 93,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake fluid level low

Pass 5 Feb 2007 78,880 miles

All tyres are in poor condition and perished

Both inner drive shaft boots are split

Front brake pads suspect low

Play both lower swivle joints

Play n/s steering drag link joint

Pass 29 Nov 2005 74,888 miles

O/s and n/s inner drive shaft boots are split †O/s and n/s outer drive shaft b oots are leaking †Front shockabsorber lower bushes are worn †

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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N451 UCG is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 N451 UCG, 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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N451 UCG is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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