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N591 NWR

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

301,456 mi
Last recorded301,456 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN591 NWR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 301,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2026 301,431 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2025 276,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 254,634 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 244,506 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 240,532 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 240,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 5 Apr 2022 240,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 240,285 miles

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

service brake only just met requirements

Pass 16 Aug 2019 239,414 miles

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

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

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

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

Pass 7 Aug 2018 236,571 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

rear of vehicle loaded unable to fully inspect seat belts

Pass 24 May 2017 234,400 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2014 228,934 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

n/s/f tyre cracked on outer wall

o/s/r hub axle oil seal leaking

Pass 2 May 2013 221,191 miles

low effort offside rear brake

Pass 30 Apr 2012 210,887 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both windscreen wipers split

low effort on offside service & parking brake

nearside & offside front brake pads look low

oil leak

Pass 6 May 2011 201,063 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 185,484 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 185,465 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 168,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 154,862 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 48,965 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 141,697 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 127,755 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 127,755 miles

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

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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N591 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N591 NWR, 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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N591 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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