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N948 EYD

2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

266,003 mi
Last recorded266,003 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf150,581 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN948 EYD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 266,003 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 253,173 miles

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

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

surface corrosion to suspension

Pass 31 Oct 2023 247,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

suspension has surface corrosion

tow bar corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2023 247,918 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

suspension has surface corrosion

tow bar corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2022 243,315 miles

suspension components has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 239,496 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 232,346 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 232,346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 220,966 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 211,384 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 201,441 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 201,441 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 190,653 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 180,233 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 174,588 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 174,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 165,517 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 157,142 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 157,142 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 150,517 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 Sep 2011 150,517 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 142,618 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 142,618 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 134,068 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Oct 2009 134,068 miles

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

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 124,970 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 124,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 117,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 117,415 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 108,103 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux Surf?

Based on 3,996 MOT tests across 313 vehicles.

69.7%
Pass Rate
7,091
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
313
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 198
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 134
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 91
constant velocity joint gaiter split 76
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N948 EYD is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 150,581 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 Hi Lux Surf fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 198 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N948 EYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux Surf typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N948 EYD is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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