Toyota HI-LUX
Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,980 cc
L79 FFXMOT history
L79 FFX is a blue diesel Toyota HI-LUX first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 197,504 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 197,504 mi
- At MOT on 11 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 4,067 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L79 FFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- HI-LUX
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,980 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Oct 2006
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
L79 FFX was last recorded at 197,504 miles on 11 Oct 2024, 11,208 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 186,296 miles · 27 Sept 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 11,208 miles
- Average per year
- 4,067 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 197,504 miles
- 2021 – 186,296 miles
- 2020 – 184,487 miles
- 2019 – 178,710 miles
- 2018 – 171,034 miles
- 2016 – 156,824 miles
- 2014 – 147,941 miles
- 2013 – 144,413 miles
- 2012 – 138,416 miles
- 2011 – 136,528 miles
- 2009 – 130,966 miles
- 2008 – 129,867 miles
- 2007 – 128,087 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass197,504 miles
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe directly connected to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive coming from multiple areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2022
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill near body mounting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
23 tests since 22 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,504 miles6 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 197,504 miles
- Test number
- 961536401348
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe directly connected to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive coming from multiple areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail197,500 km (+5,723)1 major6 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,500 km
- Test number
- 330435983705
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe directly connected to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive coming from multiple areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass191,777 km (+4,579)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 191,777 km
- Test number
- 285210757953
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer corroded, blowing slightly (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion inner sill surrounding chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Surface corrosion inner sill surrounding chassis mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Underside (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres slightly perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass187,198 km8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 187,198 km
- Test number
- 670436900689
- AdvisoryCoolant leak Slight leak from lower radiator hose at join
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,296 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 186,296 miles
- Test number
- 178571024311
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,296 miles (+1,809)2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,296 miles
- Test number
- 808268332505
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass184,487 miles (+47)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 184,487 miles
- Test number
- 409196107076
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill near body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail184,440 miles (+5,730)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,440 miles
- Test number
- 711958361702
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner sill near body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both bushes (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass178,710 miles (+7,676)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 178,710 miles
- Test number
- 919437761098
- AdvisoryDrive belt worn, but not excessively 2 inner auxillary belts (6.1.7 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly cracked but not deep enough to reach ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass171,034 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 171,034 miles
- Test number
- 211829826014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass163,499 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 163,499 km
- Test number
- 701642004237
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,824 miles (+26)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 156,824 miles
- Test number
- 416902876339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail156,798 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,798 miles
- Test number
- 111663185839
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass152,540 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 152,540 km
- Test number
- 479289238864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,941 miles (+3,528)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 147,941 miles
- Test number
- 307244454416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass144,413 miles (+5,997)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 144,413 miles
- Test number
- 525623463213
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,416 miles (+1,888)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 138,416 miles
- Test number
- 225417052291
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- NoteSlight play in nearside steering idler.
Pass136,528 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 136,528 miles
- Test number
- 267415451290
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- NoteFront disc pads close to minimum thickness.
Pass133,987 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 133,987 km
- Test number
- 213077950239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,966 miles (+1,099)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 130,966 miles
- Test number
- 522579359223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,867 miles (+1,780)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 129,867 miles
- Test number
- 313703168413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,087 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 128,087 miles
- Test number
- 504670667261
- NoteSlight leak from centre silencer.
Pass122,361 km
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 122,361 km
- Test number
- 362225566254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about L79 FFX
- Does L79 FFX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on L79 FFX expired on 10 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on L79 FFX?
- The MOT on L79 FFX expired on 10 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has L79 FFX done?
- L79 FFX was recorded at 197,504 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2024, an average of 4,067 miles a year.
- Has L79 FFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L79 FFX has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on L79 FFX 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 L79 FFX find?
- L79 FFX passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2024 with 6 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower ball joint; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 11 more.
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