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N873 JBY

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2983cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,231 mi
Last recorded73,231 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN873 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,983cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 73,231 miles

Fuel pipes advanced state of corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2015 73,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 73,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 73,231 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 73,231 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 May 2013 73,231 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 73,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 73,231 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 73,231 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 73,224 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 73,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 72,866 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 72,838 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 71,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 71,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 63,792 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 56,127 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 48,152 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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N873 JBY is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,983cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 N873 JBY, 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 N873 JBY registered?

N873 JBY is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is N873 JBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for N873 JBY shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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