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N468 BCH

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,572 mi
Last recorded118,572 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN468 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2021 118,572 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

steering pump noisey

steering rack bushs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2020 116,146 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

steering rack bushes slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2020 116,112 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f pads worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

steering rack bushes slight play

Pass 20 Nov 2019 113,764 miles

Fuel fill pipes rusty but not leaking

Pass 12 Nov 2018 111,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Slight play in steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 23 Nov 2017 108,434 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 108,412 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2016 105,205 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 105,205 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,643 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 102,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 98,716 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 98,716 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2013 94,654 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2013 94,654 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,288 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,845 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 91,097 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 90,736 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,026 miles

handbrake travel long.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 88,192 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 81,308 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 71,166 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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N468 BCH is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 N468 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N468 BCH is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 22 September 2004.

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