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N728 HWP

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

253,816 mi
Last recorded253,816 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN728 HWP
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 253,816 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 253,816 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 253,398 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working middle (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Body component insecure wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. has 31x10.5r15 and the other side has 265/70r15 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 239,967 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 230,256 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2022 226,618 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2021 222,379 miles

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

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2020 219,746 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour light blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Aug 2020 219,746 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour light blue (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 212,406 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 204,455 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 198,185 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 189,220 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 181,014 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 173,219 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 173,213 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 164,191 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 164,116 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 154,929 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2010 154,821 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 133,056 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 120,288 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2008 120,121 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 111,444 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 111,400 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 107,822 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 107,824 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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N728 HWP is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 N728 HWP, 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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N728 HWP is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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