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K5 MEK

2000 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

188,828 mi
Last recorded188,828 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Toyota Surf152,483 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 MEK
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2018 188,828 miles

Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure damage (1.1.14 (d))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure damage (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture old oil seal going up and down pipe (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 184,114 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 184,081 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 178,058 miles

Gear box mounting unbonded

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

Rear Propshaft u/j creaking

Fail 15 Jul 2016 178,059 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking Steering box (2.3.3b)

Trailer electrical socket insecure both sockets (1.9.3a)

Gear box mounting unbonded

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

Rear Propshaft u/j creaking

Pass 23 Jul 2015 173,244 miles

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

both side inner sill has local corrosion

both side step mounts bar has corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2014 171,067 miles

all doors appears to have corrosion

Pass 3 Jun 2013 169,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear door has corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2013 169,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

off side rear door has corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2012 167,845 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 167,845 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 166,094 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 166,086 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2010 163,721 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 159,729 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 153,765 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 153,763 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 142,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 137,751 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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K5 MEK is a 2000 Toyota Surf in Red with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2000 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 152,483 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 K5 MEK, 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 26 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K5 MEK registered?

K5 MEK is a 2000 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 November 2000.

Is K5 MEK safe to buy?

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