
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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass314,828 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 314,828 miles
- Test number
- 811159320138
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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))
Pass275,766 km (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 275,766 km
- Test number
- 179612145057
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass268,479 km (+11,651)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 268,479 km
- Test number
- 968645191049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,828 km (+10,068)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 256,828 km
- Test number
- 721695049241
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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
Pass218,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 218,120 miles
- Test number
- 105366044469
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass196,569 miles (+15,908)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 196,569 miles
- Test number
- 128312452439
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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
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
Pass142,652 miles (+20,665)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 142,652 miles
- Test number
- 811820649089
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
Pass107,458 miles (+9,756)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 107,458 miles
- Test number
- 134647806391
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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