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Toyota HI LUX Surf

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,982 cc

P523 TDXMOT history

P523 TDX is a blue diesel Toyota HI LUX Surf first used on 31 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 314,828 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
314,828 mi
At MOT on 24 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
10,557 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P523 TDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
HI LUX Surf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,982 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
31 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P523 TDX was last recorded at 314,828 miles on 24 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
314,826 miles · 15 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
10,557 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 314,828 miles
  • 2025 – 309,167 miles
  • 2022 – 302,214 miles
  • 2021 – 292,676 miles
  • 2015 – 229,378 miles
  • 2014 – 218,120 miles
  • 2012 – 196,569 miles
  • 2011 – 180,661 miles
  • 2010 – 160,692 miles
  • 2009 – 142,652 miles
  • 2007 – 121,987 miles
  • 2006 – 107,458 miles
  • 2005 – 97,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass314,828 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass314,828 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    314,828 miles
    Test number
    811159320138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail314,826 miles (+5,659)10 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    314,826 miles
    Test number
    514676631638
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Central Pipe Has Hole And Rear Box (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both Sides (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Filler Pipes
    • AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Pass309,167 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    309,167 miles
    Test number
    801301280069
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail309,166 miles1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    309,166 miles
    Test number
    619376400266
    • DangerousCentral Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both Sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass305,132 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    305,132 km
    Test number
    829662722282
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail305,132 km6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,132 km
    Test number
    624050811014
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass302,214 miles (+42)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    302,214 miles
    Test number
    881416448767
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipe corroded
  8. Fail302,172 miles (+9,496)1 dangerous4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    302,172 miles
    Test number
    822789714624
    • DangerousRear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear fuel filler pipe corroded
  9. Pass292,676 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    292,676 miles
    Test number
    247309654516
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  10. Fail292,627 km (+6,704)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,627 km
    Test number
    742335779027
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front head lamp loose but not insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel Pipe/s corroded
  11. Pass285,923 km (+10,157)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    285,923 km
    Test number
    881539324685
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Movement in OSF lower wishbone inner rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lagging slightly in operation.
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear brakes fluctuating. (1.2.1 (e))
  12. Pass275,766 km (+6)
    MOT expiry
    24 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    275,766 km
    Test number
    179612145057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail275,760 km (+7,281)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,760 km
    Test number
    756851655163
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass268,479 km (+11,651)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    268,479 km
    Test number
    968645191049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass256,828 km (+10,068)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    256,828 km
    Test number
    721695049241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass246,760 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    246,760 km
    Test number
    521159036413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  17. Pass229,378 miles (+11,258)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    229,378 miles
    Test number
    805004435094
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Pass218,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    218,120 miles
    Test number
    105366044469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass210,193 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    210,193 km
    Test number
    558037253080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  20. Pass196,569 miles (+15,908)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    196,569 miles
    Test number
    128312452439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass180,661 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    180,661 miles
    Test number
    188805751487
    • NoteCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in n/s & o/s steering rack
    • NoteUnder body shields fitted
  22. Fail180,661 miles (+19,969)2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,661 miles
    Test number
    347445351044
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteSlight play in n/s & o/s steering rack
    • NoteUnder body shields fitted
  23. Pass160,692 miles (+18,040)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    160,692 miles
    Test number
    561740140059
    • NoteCovers fitted to n/s & o/s sills
    • NoteFront number plate deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/r brake binding
    • NotePlay in n/s of steering rack
    • NoteUnder body shield fitted
  24. Pass142,652 miles (+20,665)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    142,652 miles
    Test number
    811820649089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass121,987 miles (+14,529)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    121,987 miles
    Test number
    121466217356
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSill covers & underbody shie;ds fitted
  26. Pass107,458 miles (+9,756)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    107,458 miles
    Test number
    134647806391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass97,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    97,702 miles
    Test number
    983792175221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P523 TDX

Does P523 TDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P523 TDX is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on P523 TDX?
The MOT on P523 TDX is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P523 TDX done?
P523 TDX was recorded at 314,828 miles at its MOT on 24 Apr 2026, an average of 10,557 miles a year.
Has P523 TDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P523 TDX has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on P523 TDX 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 P523 TDX find?
P523 TDX passed its latest MOT on 24 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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