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N973 EYD

2006 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Red Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,900 mi
Last recorded220,900 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota 4-RUNNER140,120 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN973 EYD
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 220,900 miles

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2025 220,822 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced End of sill inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 217,681 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 214,271 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 211,574 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 211,574 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 208,223 miles

Nearside Front 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 14 Oct 2020 205,989 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 205,983 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 202,557 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 202,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 200,161 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 200,158 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 198,502 miles

front sub-frame corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 198,432 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front sub-frame corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2014 194,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 187,562 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 179,760 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 173,348 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Sep 2010 168,020 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 168,020 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 157,548 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 148,156 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 148,146 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 136,902 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f area damp with fuel

Pass 1 Jun 2006 130,657 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 130,657 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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N973 EYD is a 2006 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Red with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 140,120 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 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N973 EYD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N973 EYD is a 2006 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 6 June 2006.

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