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N883 BCH

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,369 mi
Last recorded160,369 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN883 BCH
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 160,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Lower some surface rust under vehicle advise wax oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak , also slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 160,369 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Lower some surface rust under vehicle advise wax oil

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front and rear bush slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff leak , also slight leak from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 158,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jan 2021 158,664 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2019 154,020 miles

Slight surface corrosion throughout chassis

Fail 3 Jul 2019 153,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight surface corrosion throughout chassis

Pass 29 Jun 2018 150,433 miles

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

front cross member slightly corroded

slight corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,468 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 139,161 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 132,158 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 124,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 124,596 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 115,519 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 115,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 111,510 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 111,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2010 108,176 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 102,814 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 98,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2007 92,714 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 87,924 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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N883 BCH is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 N883 BCH, 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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N883 BCH is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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