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K957 WKJ

2004 Toyota Surf

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

299,509 mi
Last recorded299,509 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Surf150,829 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK957 WKJ
MakeToyota
ModelSurf
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2022 299,509 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner valence (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Both offside and nearside front suspension arm ball joints have slight play

Car is full of expanding foam and underseal

Pass 21 Sep 2021 293,102 miles

Both offside front and nearside front suspension bal ljoints have slight movement

Lot of underseal in prescribed areas

Fail 20 Sep 2021 293,102 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both offside front and nearside front suspension bal ljoints have slight movement

Lot of underseal in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Oct 2020 288,082 miles

Both offside front and nearside front lower ball joints have slight movements

Fail 14 Oct 2020 288,080 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both offside front and nearside front lower ball joints have slight movements

Pass 15 Oct 2019 282,443 miles

Both rear inner valences corroded

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 7 Oct 2019 282,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Both rear inner valences corroded

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 5 Oct 2018 274,946 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 18 Sep 2018 274,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering component deformed (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering box drop arm likely to become detached (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 9 Oct 2017 266,086 miles

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 2 Oct 2017 265,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Sep 2016 255,489 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 255,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 242,789 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion suspect excessive corrosion to nearside outer sill but covered by plastic wheelarches unable to inspect (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 229,141 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 229,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013
Pass 19 Oct 2012 202,813 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 202,544 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 187,729 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 187,729 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 174,318 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2010 174,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 160,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air con tensioner pulley seized

Pass 9 Oct 2008 146,153 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 146,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 130,594 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 113,796 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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K957 WKJ is a 2004 Toyota Surf in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K957 WKJ, 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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K957 WKJ is a 2004 Toyota Surf, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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