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K61 OYJ

2003 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

228,727 mi
Last recorded228,727 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Surf146,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK61 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 228,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop defective

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 226,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear bump stop insecure

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

Pass 14 Oct 2023 218,538 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s and n/s (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play between sector shaft and drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))

front undertray fitted, limiting view to some testable items

rear bumper corroded,, recommend tape

Fail 20 Sep 2023 218,224 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust silencer, deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s and n/s (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wheel arch/sill end (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

advise operation of tail door

drive belt very slack, air con

front undertray fitted, limiting view to some testable items

rear bumper slightly corroded,, recommend tape

Pass 28 Aug 2014 217,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sharp edges on front lighting bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 217,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Sharp edges on front lighting bar

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Aug 2013 207,528 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 207,516 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 196,199 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 183,605 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 170,893 miles

same as test number 430450260138

Fail 9 Jun 2010 170,675 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f inner c,v boot split

Pass 3 Jun 2009 158,911 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 147,634 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 136,145 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 122,808 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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K61 OYJ is a 2003 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Surf models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 146,280 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 K61 OYJ, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K61 OYJ registered?

K61 OYJ is a 2003 Toyota Surf, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is K61 OYJ safe to buy?

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