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N526 FKE

2004 Toyota Surf

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

167,862 mi
Last recorded167,862 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN526 FKE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 167,862 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Fail 6 Sep 2018 167,862 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both rear half shaft oil seals leaking

Pass 30 Aug 2017 155,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 155,027 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

both front anti roll link rubbers splitting

Pass 14 Jan 2016 144,518 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,465 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 128,113 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

brake pipes coroded

fuel pipes coroded

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2014 127,990 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes coroded

fuel pipes coroded

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

offside and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt as child seat fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 118,773 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 113,575 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 113,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 109,879 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 109,879 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 106,859 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 103,335 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

o/s and n /s front drive shaft inner gaitors deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2008 99,467 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 99,467 miles

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 20 Jan 2007 94,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 87,256 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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N526 FKE is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N526 FKE, 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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What year was N526 FKE registered?

N526 FKE is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is N526 FKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N526 FKE shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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