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Toyota Surf

Blue · Diesel · 1992 · 2,400 cc

K61 OYJMOT history

K61 OYJ is a blue diesel Toyota Surf first used on 19 Jun 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 228,727 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
228,727 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,391 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K61 OYJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Surf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
19 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

K61 OYJ was last recorded at 228,727 miles on 24 Oct 2025, 1,801 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
226,926 miles · 25 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,801 miles
Average per year
5,391 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 228,727 miles
  • 2024 – 226,926 miles
  • 2023 – 218,538 miles
  • 2014 – 217,916 miles
  • 2013 – 207,528 miles
  • 2012 – 196,199 miles
  • 2011 – 183,605 miles
  • 2010 – 170,893 miles
  • 2009 – 158,911 miles
  • 2008 – 147,634 miles
  • 2007 – 136,145 miles
  • 2006 – 122,808 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,727 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop defective
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s and n/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front undertray fitted, limiting view to some testable items

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,727 miles (+1,801)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    228,727 miles
    Test number
    657728908866
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop defective
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass226,926 miles (+8,388)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    226,926 miles
    Test number
    877095153898
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear bump stop insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Pass218,538 miles (+314)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    218,538 miles
    Test number
    204259376354
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s and n/s (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play between sector shaft and drop arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted, limiting view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded,, recommend tape
  4. Fail218,224 miles (+308)5 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,224 miles
    Test number
    511671936830
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear exhaust silencer, deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier o/s and n/s (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisorySteering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise operation of tail door
    • AdvisoryDrive belt very slack, air con
    • AdvisoryFront undertray fitted, limiting view to some testable items
    • AdvisoryRear bumper slightly corroded,, recommend tape
  5. Pass217,916 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    217,916 miles
    Test number
    438080444294
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSharp edges on front lighting bar
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  6. Fail217,916 miles (+10,388)2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,916 miles
    Test number
    438340444235
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSharp edges on front lighting bar
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  7. Pass207,528 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    207,528 miles
    Test number
    669854623225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail207,516 miles (+11,317)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,516 miles
    Test number
    338234013276
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  9. Pass196,199 miles (+12,594)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    196,199 miles
    Test number
    917334392146
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
  10. Pass183,605 miles (+12,712)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    183,605 miles
    Test number
    809952971181
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn low inner edge
  11. Pass170,893 miles (+218)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    170,893 miles
    Test number
    221147160439
    • NoteSame as test number 430450260138
  12. Fail170,675 miles (+11,764)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,675 miles
    Test number
    430450260138
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f inner c,v boot split
  13. Pass158,911 miles (+11,277)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    158,911 miles
    Test number
    941724059122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass147,634 miles (+11,489)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    147,634 miles
    Test number
    970145748159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,145 miles (+13,337)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    136,145 miles
    Test number
    830311047164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  16. Pass122,808 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    122,808 miles
    Test number
    594711366059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K61 OYJ

Does K61 OYJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K61 OYJ expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K61 OYJ?
The MOT on K61 OYJ expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K61 OYJ done?
K61 OYJ was recorded at 228,727 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2025, an average of 5,391 miles a year.
Has K61 OYJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K61 OYJ has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on K61 OYJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on K61 OYJ find?
K61 OYJ passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear bump stop defective, and 1 more.

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