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P455 AKG

2005 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

175,474 mi
Last recorded175,474 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP455 AKG
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 175,474 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 174,708 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 173,869 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both rear levers sticking (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 172,795 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 172,130 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

corrosion to underbody items

Pass 17 Aug 2020 171,752 miles

Corrosion to all underside items eg chassis,body and suspensions

Fuel pipes corroded

Rear exhaust clamp corroded badly

Pass 7 Sep 2019 171,366 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 171,364 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 170,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides front & rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 168,981 miles

Fuel pipes corroded slightly

Nearside Front Headlamp aim slightly deteriorated

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 168,978 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering rack insecure bushes excessivly worn (2.2.B.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded on rack (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 167,908 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded into steering rack (2.3.2)

Front steering rack bush slightly deteriorated resulting in slight movement

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

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

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

Rear fuel tank filler pipe/breather pipe slightly corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 166,586 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front coil springs rusty

slight imbalance on parking brake

steering rack bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2014 164,574 miles

Both rear x2 upper shock absorber bushes slightly deteriated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel filler/breather pipes slightly corroded

Steering rack support bush has slight play

Fail 3 Apr 2014 164,574 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Both rear x2 upper shock absorber bushes slightly deteriated

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fuel filler/breather pipes slightly corroded

Steering rack support bush has slight play

Pass 3 Apr 2013 160,973 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 154,702 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2011 148,685 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 148,685 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 142,808 miles

dampness on steering rack boots

slight play inside steering rack o/s/f and n/s/f

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar bushes and link rods bushes parished

slight play on steering rack mounting bushes

Pass 24 Mar 2009 136,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 130,060 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 122,946 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 106,820 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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P455 AKG is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P455 AKG, 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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P455 AKG is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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