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P929 DFP

2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

329,933 mi
Last recorded329,933 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf152,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 DFP
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2024 329,933 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 46,516 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog insecure

Front Lower jagged edges from towbar

Pass 13 Jan 2022 329,213 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear nsr wheel arch corrosion.

Fail 11 Jan 2022 329,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nsf,osf wipers. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear nsr wheel arch corrosion.

Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 328,938 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under body sealed

Pass 30 Jul 2019 320,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Fail 30 Jul 2019 320,905 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to rear ()

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 317,795 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 310,376 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 296,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 285,647 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 285,647 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 266,641 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack mountings

Pass 22 Jan 2013 240,102 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play in rack mountings

Pass 11 Feb 2012 235,400 miles

4x4 light intermitent comes on then goes off but off time of testing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear floor slightly corroded

slight movement in rack mountings

Fail 11 Feb 2012 235,400 miles

4x4 light intermitent comes on then goes off but off time of testing

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear floor slightly corroded

slight movement in rack mountings

Pass 16 Feb 2011 223,660 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 205,232 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 205,232 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 187,930 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 187,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 175,402 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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P929 DFP is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 152,574 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 P929 DFP, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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P929 DFP is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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