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N850 NWR

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests30 (22 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,353 mi
Last recorded234,353 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 NWR
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

22 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 234,353 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2024 230,462 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2024 230,462 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2023 227,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear body mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Rear body mounting area slightly corroded

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

Fail 5 Aug 2023 227,223 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body mounting area slightly corroded

Offside Rear body mounting area slightly corroded

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 225,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 225,240 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 222,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2021 222,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 220,279 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 218,274 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 215,978 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 213,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 213,771 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested due to condition of exhaust system (7.3.A.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 209,239 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 205,988 miles

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

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,o/s n/s chassis,metal fuel pipes

Pass 21 Jan 2015 199,477 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface corrosion front suspension,inner sills,rear coil springs,rear crossmember

Pass 30 Jan 2014 195,383 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

nearside washer jet slightly blocked

offside front fog light slightly insecure

Pass 1 Feb 2013 188,557 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 188,554 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 178,029 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 178,029 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 167,309 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 156,750 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 150,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 143,141 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 143,101 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 132,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 116,991 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 114,811 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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N850 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 N850 NWR, 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 N850 NWR registered?

N850 NWR is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is N850 NWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 NWR shows 30 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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