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N556 YEO

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

323,129 mi
Last recorded323,129 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN556 YEO
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 323,129 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 311,420 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 280,139 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 271,134 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 259,171 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 May 2022 259,149 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush all shock absorbers (5.3.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 258,173 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 256,518 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 252,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 249,153 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 249,153 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 246,966 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 246,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 245,610 miles

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)

inner steering arms has light play....

Pass 27 May 2015 244,102 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 May 2014 241,760 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight play in steering rack bushes

Fail 20 May 2014 241,760 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 237,475 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 237,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2012 231,959 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 224,714 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 215,884 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 215,884 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 203,814 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 203,808 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 190,019 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 175,659 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 160,234 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 143,463 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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N556 YEO is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 N556 YEO, 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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What year was N556 YEO registered?

N556 YEO is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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