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2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

113,233 mi
Last recorded113,233 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP728 FTA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 113,168 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 107,169 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 99,954 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 99,953 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,630 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 99,630 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,357 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,356 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 98,662 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 98,645 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 97,933 miles

aux belt

Fail 5 Sep 2017 97,933 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

aux belt

Pass 9 Sep 2016 97,503 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 97,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure near bead showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

All tyres badly perrished 31-1050-15

Pass 26 Oct 2015 97,177 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 97,177 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nsr sill top (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Dec 2014 96,658 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

brake pedal has slight knotchy feel

chassis,underbody,suspension and steering components corroded

front brake pads look to be getting low

nsf tyre and osr tyre splitting on sidewall

wiper judder

Pass 19 Nov 2013 96,619 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2013 96,617 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,920 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal antislip worn

rear seat belts fouling on dog gaurd

Fail 18 Sep 2012 95,919 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

brake pedal antislip worn

rear seat belts fouling on dog gaurd

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,328 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 82,935 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 82,935 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 77,085 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 77,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 69,688 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 69,688 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Oct 2006 58,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006 58,925 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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P728 FTA is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 P728 FTA, 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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P728 FTA is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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