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Toyota HI LUX Surf

Grey · Diesel · 1995 · 3,000 cc

M255 CJCMOT history

M255 CJC is a grey diesel Toyota HI LUX Surf first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 196,685 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
196,685 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,739 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M255 CJC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI LUX Surf
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
3,000 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M255 CJC was last recorded at 196,685 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 3,159 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
193,526 miles · 23 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,159 miles
Average per year
7,739 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,685 miles
  • 2025 – 193,526 miles
  • 2024 – 187,835 miles
  • 2023 – 183,730 miles
  • 2021 – 179,822 miles
  • 2020 – 176,254 miles
  • 2008 – 62,158 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,685 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

Full MOT history

24 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,685 miles (+3,159)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    196,685 miles
    Test number
    303634552500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass193,526 miles (+5,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,526 miles
    Test number
    259622513472
    • AdvisoryAll underside undersealed

  3. Pass187,835 miles (+4,105)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,835 miles
    Test number
    991622697166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass183,730 miles (+3,908)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,730 miles
    Test number
    868341546906
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass179,822 miles (+3,568)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    179,822 miles
    Test number
    643578142381
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded all
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in steering arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass176,254 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    176,254 miles
    Test number
    898431304037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail176,254 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,254 miles
    Test number
    490167479821
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front play in wheel
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass170,707 km (+8,939)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    170,707 km
    Test number
    677223966842
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel Slight play in steering drop arms (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass161,768 km (+10,720)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    161,768 km
    Test number
    226294330128
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipes covered in grease
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  10. Pass151,048 km (+7,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    151,048 km
    Test number
    326774666324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded in places (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass143,257 km (+8,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    143,257 km
    Test number
    632138810220
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass135,037 km (+321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    135,037 km
    Test number
    910358753894
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail134,716 km (+10,456)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,716 km
    Test number
    506728717670
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass124,260 km (+10,424)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    124,260 km
    Test number
    338567044282
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteExhaust tail pipe poor condition

  15. Pass113,836 km (+10,708)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    113,836 km
    Test number
    819078543214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass103,128 km (+9,493)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,128 km
    Test number
    329072362466
    • NoteN/s/f inner c/v boot split

  17. Pass93,635 km (+11,344)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    93,635 km
    Test number
    236921751253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,291 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,291 km
    Test number
    371170050462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail82,291 km (+8,915)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,291 km
    Test number
    993110050215
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  20. Pass73,376 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    73,376 km
    Test number
    192214069253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass62,158 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,158 miles
    Test number
    152608948285
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Fail62,124 km (+10,653)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,124 km
    Test number
    352976948276
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass51,471 km (+15,476)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    51,471 km
    Test number
    232624857254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,995 km
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    35,995 km
    Test number
    242758266231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M255 CJC

Does M255 CJC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M255 CJC is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on M255 CJC?
The MOT on M255 CJC is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M255 CJC done?
M255 CJC was recorded at 196,685 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 7,739 miles a year.
Has M255 CJC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M255 CJC has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on M255 CJC 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 M255 CJC find?
M255 CJC passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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