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N637 JBY

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,886 mi
Last recorded180,886 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN637 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2019 180,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering lock inoperative

Fail 19 Aug 2019 180,807 miles

Brake performance not tested due to front brake pipe flexis bulging without any pressure (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected lense damaged and showing white light (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.13mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished on sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.04mm (5.2.3 (e))

steering lock inoperative

Pass 11 Sep 2018 180,198 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 180,146 miles

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 179,104 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 179,070 miles

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 176,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust sections very poor

Pass 20 Aug 2015 171,184 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2015 171,111 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 166,153 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 166,112 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 160,463 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 160,414 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 154,556 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 150,458 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 150,458 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 149,395 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 137,322 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 126,366 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 113,374 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 96,031 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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N637 JBY is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 N637 JBY, 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 N637 JBY registered?

N637 JBY is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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