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K397 UNL

2004 Toyota Surf

Maroon Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

252,130 mi
Last recorded252,130 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK397 UNL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 252,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2015 252,085 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users tread plate mountings corroded (6.1.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt broken (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Sep 2014 237,001 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 219,493 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 203,312 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2011 195,328 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 195,320 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 187,429 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2009 179,546 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 179,541 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 170,908 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 161,752 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 156,080 miles

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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K397 UNL is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Maroon with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 150,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 K397 UNL, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K397 UNL is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 October 2004.

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