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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,446 cc

S53 TMJMOT history

S53 TMJ is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 94,536 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
94,536 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S53 TMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S53 TMJ was last recorded at 94,536 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 170 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
94,366 miles · 19 Sept 2018
Between the last two tests
170 miles
Average per year
2,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 94,536 miles
  • 2018 – 94,366 miles
  • 2017 – 93,108 miles
  • 2015 – 79,271 miles
  • 2014 – 74,912 miles
  • 2013 – 71,282 miles
  • 2012 – 65,600 miles
  • 2011 – 61,167 miles
  • 2010 – 55,958 miles
  • 2009 – 51,480 miles
  • 2008 – 47,453 miles
  • 2007 – 43,362 miles
  • 2006 – 39,013 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass94,536 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (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.

  • Exhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit. 1

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering box has slightly oil leak. 1

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass94,536 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    117848161980
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  2. Fail94,536 miles (+170)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,536 miles
    Test number
    869847546827
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

  3. Pass94,366 miles (+1,258)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    94,366 miles
    Test number
    438743607921
    • AdvisoryNearside rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer drive shaft boot deteriorated close to limit
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box deteriorated and blowing close to limit

  4. Pass93,108 miles (+16)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    93,108 miles
    Test number
    622109375120
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit. 1
    • AdvisorySteering box has slightly oil leak. 1

  5. Fail93,092 miles (+13,821)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,092 miles
    Test number
    967729444204
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded Rear load valve to brake hose. (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers leaking close to limit. 1
    • AdvisoryExhaust box corroded and blowing close to limit. 1
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes worn close to limit. 1
    • AdvisoryOffside front indicator lamp broken. 1
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryRear spring hanger bushes worn close to limit. 2
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wheel bearings. 3
    • AdvisorySteering box has slightly oil leak. 1

  6. Pass79,271 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,271 miles
    Test number
    325555215436
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail79,268 miles (+4,356)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,268 miles
    Test number
    645511415295
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryInner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass74,912 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    619858394102
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pipe to load compensator slightly corroded

  9. Fail74,912 miles (+3,630)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,912 miles
    Test number
    778478094190
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBrake pipe to load compensator slightly corroded

  10. Pass71,282 miles (+5,682)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    71,282 miles
    Test number
    796307093149
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear brake pipes to load valve slightly corroded

  11. Pass65,600 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    65,600 miles
    Test number
    159439492169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail65,477 miles (+4,310)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,477 miles
    Test number
    927335692141
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside front cv boot deteriorated

  13. Pass61,167 miles (+5,209)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    61,167 miles
    Test number
    779789591185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass55,958 miles (+4,478)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,958 miles
    Test number
    983209670158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteSlight oil loss

  15. Pass51,480 miles (+4,027)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,480 miles
    Test number
    483031199176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,453 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,453 miles
    Test number
    701570808204
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail47,452 miles (+4,090)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,452 miles
    Test number
    800818698152
    • FailureNearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in all steering ball joints

  18. Pass43,362 miles (+4,349)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    43,362 miles
    Test number
    310484607449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside door mirror

  19. Pass39,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    39,013 miles
    Test number
    293101106296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S53 TMJ

Does S53 TMJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S53 TMJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S53 TMJ?
The MOT on S53 TMJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S53 TMJ done?
S53 TMJ was recorded at 94,536 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 2,819 miles a year.
Has S53 TMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S53 TMJ has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S53 TMJ 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 S53 TMJ find?
S53 TMJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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