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N718 PAE

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

157,209 mi
Last recorded157,209 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN718 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 157,209 miles

Spare wheel tyre cracked and perished

Pass 18 Feb 2023 156,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 155,832 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2021 154,818 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 153,737 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 153,026 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 151,450 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 148,759 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 144,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 144,662 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 135,976 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 135,976 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 128,951 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 128,951 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 118,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 118,056 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 113,098 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 113,098 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 94,626 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 91,466 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 77,265 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 65,011 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 64,944 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 49,682 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 49,681 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front fog lamp lens broken

Pass 3 Apr 2006 37,839 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 37,789 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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N718 PAE is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 N718 PAE, 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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N718 PAE is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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