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N790 LEX

2004 Toyota Surf

Grey Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

230,971 mi
Last recorded230,971 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN790 LEX
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2019 230,971 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 230,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 230,894 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively @ wheel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 285x75x16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 218,144 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 217,985 miles

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users @ hub (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2017 202,713 miles

fuel lines corroding

play in d bushes

Fail 6 Oct 2017 202,696 miles

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

f pads wearing

inner cv gaitors wearing

play in rear d bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2016 197,684 miles

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

steering rack bushes have slight play

Pass 10 Jun 2015 188,901 miles

slight play in steering rack mount bushes

underside corroded in places

Pass 19 Sep 2011 181,025 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 169,612 miles

slight cracks appearing on n/s/f brake hose rubber

Fail 28 Sep 2010 169,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slight cracks appearing on n/s/f brake hose rubber

Fail 24 Sep 2009 156,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 156,851 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 139,494 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 139,492 miles

Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 119,138 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 101,011 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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N790 LEX is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Grey with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 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 N790 LEX, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N790 LEX is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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