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V220 EPR

2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf

Black Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

237,913 mi
Last recorded237,913 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf142,494 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV220 EPR
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux Surf
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 237,913 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 231,810 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy all 4 (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 226,898 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 221,203 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 217,649 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 213,785 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2020 203,796 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 195,131 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 184,985 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2018 184,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 184,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 179,588 miles

BOTH STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

UNDER TRAYS FRITTED

Pass 16 Jul 2015 175,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 15 Jul 2015 175,316 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jul 2014 169,443 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 169,443 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 161,806 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2012 157,092 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 147,940 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 137,599 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 137,519 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing in centre

o/s/f tyre wearing un-evenly on inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2008 130,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 130,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2007 127,001 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 127,001 miles

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 121,491 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 119,227 miles

Battery insecure

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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V220 EPR is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf in Black with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 142,494 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 V220 EPR, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V220 EPR registered?

V220 EPR is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux Surf, first registered on 6 September 2006.

Is V220 EPR safe to buy?

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