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Toyota Surf

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,982 cc

M708 ROSMOT history

M708 ROS is a blue diesel Toyota Surf first used on 31 Dec 1994. Its MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 251,023 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 9 Dec 2025
Mileage
251,023 mi
At MOT on 27 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,161 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M708 ROS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
31 Dec 1994
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

M708 ROS was last recorded at 251,023 miles on 27 Nov 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,023 miles · 19 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,161 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 251,023 miles
  • 2023 – 247,634 miles
  • 2022 – 238,628 miles
  • 2021 – 234,309 miles
  • 2018 – 228,819 miles
  • 2017 – 217,793 miles
  • 2015 – 216,730 miles
  • 2014 – 209,634 miles
  • 2013 – 209,608 miles
  • 2012 – 202,555 miles
  • 2011 – 199,273 miles
  • 2010 – 194,140 miles
  • 2009 – 177,533 miles
  • 2008 – 170,465 miles
  • 2007 – 148,064 miles
  • 2006 – 136,142 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,023 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,023 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    251,023 miles
    Test number
    383935391493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail251,023 miles (+3,389)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,023 miles
    Test number
    477125289775
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass247,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    247,634 miles
    Test number
    904109216644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail247,634 miles (+9,006)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,634 miles
    Test number
    550769604323
    • Repaired at testParking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  5. Pass238,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    238,628 miles
    Test number
    245887179371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail238,628 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,628 miles
    Test number
    543582334054
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Fail238,628 miles (+4,319)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,628 miles
    Test number
    226471137443
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass234,309 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    234,309 miles
    Test number
    974921958477
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail234,309 miles (+26)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,309 miles
    Test number
    481603067955
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail234,283 miles (+5,464)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,283 miles
    Test number
    778402983361
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass228,819 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    228,819 miles
    Test number
    112369000567

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass217,793 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    217,793 miles
    Test number
    134076762424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail217,793 miles (+1,063)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,793 miles
    Test number
    835232621930
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Acroos rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Across rear axle (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded from hose to valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass216,730 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    216,730 miles
    Test number
    939271305281
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail216,730 miles (+7,096)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,730 miles
    Test number
    428971105290
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass209,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    209,634 miles
    Test number
    279684684457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail209,634 miles (+26)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,634 miles
    Test number
    375574684162
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)

  18. Pass209,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    209,608 miles
    Test number
    265448473421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail209,608 miles (+7,053)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,608 miles
    Test number
    348090473178
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass202,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    202,555 miles
    Test number
    298398782495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail202,555 miles (+3,282)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,555 miles
    Test number
    747261082175
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass199,273 miles (+5,133)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    199,273 miles
    Test number
    237425851315
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass194,140 miles (+16,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    194,140 miles
    Test number
    393281650366
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass177,533 miles (+7,068)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    177,533 miles
    Test number
    434046559383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass170,465 miles (+22,401)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    170,465 miles
    Test number
    700742608167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass148,064 miles (+11,922)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    148,064 miles
    Test number
    420543707194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass136,142 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    136,142 miles
    Test number
    430915496012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M708 ROS

Does M708 ROS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M708 ROS expired on 9 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M708 ROS?
The MOT on M708 ROS expired on 9 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M708 ROS done?
M708 ROS was recorded at 251,023 miles at its MOT on 27 Nov 2024, an average of 6,161 miles a year.
Has M708 ROS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M708 ROS has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on M708 ROS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on M708 ROS find?
M708 ROS passed its latest MOT on 27 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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