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N83 MAH

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

214,511 mi
Last recorded214,511 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN83 MAH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 214,511 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement “D” bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 212,330 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box / system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Upper & Lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 207,760 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 207,760 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x4 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 204,808 miles

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

Front slight lift in both front upper & lower ball joints

Fail 19 Jan 2023 204,803 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst x1 front to rear (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front slight lift in both front upper & lower ball joints

Pass 22 Nov 2021 203,015 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2021 203,009 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 194,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 190,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 185,251 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 179,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 175,356 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 17 Oct 2016 175,344 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2015 170,289 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 162,947 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 162,940 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 158,020 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 158,020 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 149,985 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 149,985 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 141,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 128,563 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 128,563 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 115,432 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 100,372 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 84,492 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 66,721 miles

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED SLIGHT PLAY STEERING IDIER

Pass 16 Nov 2005 49,741 miles

Centre and rear exhaust surface corrosion,

No plates displayed

Play in steering idler.

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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N83 MAH is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 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 N83 MAH, 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 N83 MAH registered?

N83 MAH is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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