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K943 MCL

2004 Toyota Surf

Blue Diesel 2440cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

228,425 mi
Last recorded228,425 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK943 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,440cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 228,425 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes at compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 224,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear brake pipes at rear compensator valve corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Underside general corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2023 220,818 miles

All tyres perished

General corrosion

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

sills corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 215,499 miles

All tyres starting to perish

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on sills

Pass 1 Dec 2021 210,774 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 206,463 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 203,033 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 199,316 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 199,316 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 194,685 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 194,621 miles

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure ball joint worn (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 188,807 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 180,911 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 174,405 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 187,890 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 158,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 154,382 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 147,259 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 147,259 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 140,856 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 132,784 miles

Back pannel corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2007 126,625 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 126,621 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES PERRISHED ON INNER SIDE WALLS

Pass 7 Dec 2006 119,347 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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K943 MCL is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Blue with a 2,440cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K943 MCL, 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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What year was K943 MCL registered?

K943 MCL is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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