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XIL 6899

2005 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

166,825 mi
Last recorded166,825 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Toyota Surf151,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 6899
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 166,825 miles

Central Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2021 166,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded all ()

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear door duck tape

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

rear seats not tested

under body sealed

under body sealed

under body surface rust

Pass 9 Jul 2020 166,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust emits blue smoke on acceleration

under body sealed

Pass 9 Jul 2019 166,803 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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))

under sealed under neath

Pass 11 Jul 2018 166,809 miles

under body surface rust

Fail 10 Jul 2018 166,809 miles

Nearside Retractable step not operating correctly (9.7 (b))

Offside Cab steps ring so insecure it is likely to cause injury (6.2.8 (a) (ii))

under body surface rust

Pass 12 Jul 2017 166,091 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 164,366 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Aug 2015 159,771 miles

roll baR LINK LOOSE

Pass 16 Aug 2014 154,319 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 148,872 miles

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)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 148,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 148,518 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 137,616 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2011 137,492 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 131,899 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 126,045 miles

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

engine missfire during emmissions test

front pads need checking with wheels off

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2009 126,045 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

engine missfire during emmissions test

front pads need checking with wheels off

Oil leak

Pass 6 Aug 2008 120,568 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2008 120,568 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2007 11,045 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 96,066 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,066 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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XIL 6899 is a 2005 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XIL 6899, 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 XIL 6899 registered?

XIL 6899 is a 2005 Toyota Surf, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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