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P870 UCA

2005 Toyota Surf

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,042 mi
Last recorded114,042 miles
Recorded on14 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP870 UCA
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2021 114,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 105,917 miles

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre low pressure

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 105,914 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre low pressure

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 105,438 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 105,437 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 104,168 miles

some movement in rack mounting rubbers not considered excessive

Pass 12 Nov 2014 103,081 miles

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

rack mounting rubbers have slight play

Fail 11 Nov 2014 103,081 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rack mounting rubbers have slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2013 101,958 miles

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

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

rack mounting rubbers have slight play

Fail 12 Nov 2013 101,958 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rack mounting rubbers have slight play

Pass 2 Nov 2012 100,227 miles

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

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

slight play at rack mounting rubbers

Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,227 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

slight play at rack mounting rubbers

Pass 9 Nov 2011 98,706 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2011 98,706 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 95,756 miles

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

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

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Fail 11 Nov 2010 95,744 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

slight play in rack mounting rubbers

Pass 5 Nov 2009 92,473 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 87,502 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 83,742 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 75,905 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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P870 UCA is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P870 UCA, 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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What year was P870 UCA registered?

P870 UCA is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is P870 UCA safe to buy?

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