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K721 OYJ

2004 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

279,932 mi
Last recorded279,932 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK721 OYJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 279,932 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 275,673 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 275,669 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure D bush lose bolts (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 270,742 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 270,739 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 264,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 259,545 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolts loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced bolts loose (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 255,255 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where BOTH main centre brake pipes clip into rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion becoming heavy at tie bar mounting areas, more so than other areas of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 255,244 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury bumper has sharp edges due to peeling chrome, multiple areas (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

EML light on

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material where BOTH main centre brake pipes clip into rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion becoming heavy at tie bar mounting areas, more so than other areas of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 251,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 251,340 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint seating

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint seating

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

Pass 19 Jan 2019 243,941 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 238,209 miles

suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Fail 29 Jan 2018 238,201 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

suspension components corroding,oil leaks

Pass 11 Feb 2017 233,256 miles

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

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

n/s steering ball joint slight play

offside front tyre wearing on edges+getting low on tread,

Pass 29 Jan 2016 226,732 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 218,840 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight play in steering+wheel bearings,engin getting smokey

Pass 24 Jan 2014 212,732 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 143,854 miles

slight play in steering+joints,offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 31 Jan 2013 143,846 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,slight play in steering+joints+bottom ball joints,oil leaks,slight play in front anti roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Feb 2012 137,075 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,rear tyres wearing in middle,slight play in anti roll bar bushes+steering+joints+both front bottom ball joints,engin getting smokey

Fail 31 Jan 2012 137,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,rear tyres wearing in middle,slight play in anti roll bar bushes+steering+joints+both front bottom ball joints,engin getting smokey

Pass 21 Jan 2011 129,358 miles

suspension getting weak,slight play in nearside front w/bearing+steering joints+ball joints+anti roll bar bushes,rear fog lamp poor condition

Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,989 miles

nsf wheel bearing slight play\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Fail 27 Jan 2010 121,989 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

nsf wheel bearing slight play\slight play in front steering and suspension joints

Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,098 miles

slight play in both front ball joints,slight play in nearside front wheel bearing,both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Feb 2008 107,817 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 107,817 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 99,121 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 88,068 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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K721 OYJ is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 K721 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 22 years old, this Toyota Surf is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K721 OYJ is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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