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MOT History from tests of diesel TOYOTA SURFs year 2005

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mot history
Pass percent:61.32%
(The average a diesel TOYOTA SURF year 2005 passes without issue)
Based on:318 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively23
Brakes imbalanced across an axle21
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))13
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))13
Registration plate lamp issues10
Brake hose excessively deteriorated7
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))6
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))6
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))6
Registration plate issues6
Headlamp aim out of alignment5
Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))5
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))4
Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))4
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))4
Brake pipe excessively corroded4
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))4
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))3
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))3
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))3
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))3
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))3
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))3
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))3
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))2
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))2
Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|2
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))2
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))2
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))2
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))2
Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))2
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))2
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))2
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))2
Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))2
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Box (6.1.2 (a))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturers specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))1
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam flash but no steady main beam (4.1.3 (b))1
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))1
Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing |1.3.2a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` |8.3.1e|1
An item not tested |Manual|1
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust has a part missing |7.1.1a|1
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.4.B.1|1
Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe |7.1.2|1
Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Seat belt trapped in seat buckle from folding seats, release level broken preventing release of seat to test belt. (7.1.2 (c))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working Tell-tale operates with switching of headlamps and not the fog lamp (4.9.1 (a) (ii))1
Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Rear wheel steering ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail in two places (5.3.6 (a) (i))1
Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety under bonnet (8.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))1
Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii))1
Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level warning light on (1.1.10 (d) (ii))1
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached bracket missing , bush sitting on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))1
Rear Service brake grabbing severely both sides (1.2.1 (c))1
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill on both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Outer Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|1
Hazard warning lamps inoperative |1.4.B.1b|1
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| loose |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Horn not working (7.7 (a))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))1
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))1
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Towbar component excessively corroded Bracket holed & corroded (6.1.6 (a))1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))1
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross brace inside and outside corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))1
Nearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))1
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Brake performance not tested brake pipe burst x1 front to rear (1.2.1 (g))1
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Front Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))1
Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings both bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))1
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault1
Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.3.1 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))1
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))1
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))1
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear fog lamp likely to become detached hanging on wire (4.5.1 (c) (ii))1
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect glass cracked with water ingress (4.1.2 (c))1
Steering rack insecure bushes worn (2.1.3 (a) (i))1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings worn bushes (2.1.3 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))1
Nearside Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))1
Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust silencer likely to become detached Exhaust system Exhaust system missing (8.1.1 (b) (ii))1
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))1
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))1

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