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Toyota Hilux

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,500 cc

S5 DSFMOT history

S5 DSF is a blue diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 23 Apr 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 209,658 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

S5 DSF blue Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,658 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S5 DSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S5 DSF was last recorded at 209,658 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,656 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,658 miles
  • 2024 – 204,468 miles
  • 2023 – 198,538 miles
  • 2021 – 185,430 miles
  • 2019 – 171,722 miles
  • 2018 – 163,966 miles
  • 2015 – 148,975 miles
  • 2013 – 132,101 miles
  • 2012 – 123,753 miles
  • 2011 – 113,063 miles
  • 2010 – 101,769 miles
  • 2009 – 88,837 miles
  • 2008 – 74,886 miles
  • 2007 – 59,489 miles
  • 2006 – 54,372 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,658 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily covered in mud.

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear pro, Rear UJ.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes mud covered

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,658 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,658 miles
    Test number
    907896406722
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily covered in mud.
  2. Fail209,656 miles (+5,188)1 dangerous11 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,656 miles
    Test number
    174267750601
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll underside heavily coated in mud
  3. Pass204,468 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    204,468 miles
    Test number
    427309711532
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear pro, Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Fail204,468 miles (+5,930)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,468 miles
    Test number
    238622631188
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached Corroded from chassis. (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorVehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced rear chassis. (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear pro, Rear UJ. (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  5. Pass198,538 miles (+13,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    198,538 miles
    Test number
    969863673722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass185,430 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    185,430 miles
    Test number
    899887854516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,428 miles (+13,706)1 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,428 miles
    Test number
    357507001000
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall so perished that it is cracked and tyres structure is compromised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play ball joint on drop arm/pitman arm on nns chassis has xs play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorProp shaft bearing excessively worn centre bearing xs play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorProp shaft joint excessively worn rear uj on main propshaft (6.1.7 (c) (i))
  8. Pass171,722 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    171,722 miles
    Test number
    880210087633
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes mud covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Fail171,721 miles (+7,755)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,721 miles
    Test number
    773906524289
    • MajorCentral Rear Prop shaft joint excessively worn rear universal joint has xs play (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended stuck in locked position and will not pull out (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes mud covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play centre bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and slightly perished between treads (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Pass163,966 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    163,966 miles
    Test number
    107841769498
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft uj`s have slight play
  11. Fail163,966 miles (+14,991)8 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,966 miles
    Test number
    744215161832
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureElectrical wiring insecure tow bar electrics (1.9.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryProp shaft uj`s have slight play
  12. Pass148,975 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    148,975 miles
    Test number
    900120689908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySlight play in front prop shaft at rear universal joint.
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear prop shaft at rear universal joint.
  13. Fail148,969 miles (+16,868)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,969 miles
    Test number
    149770252841
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Steering column universal joint has excessive play steering pivot (2.1.5)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak.
    • AdvisorySlight play in front prop shaft at rear universal joint.
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear prop shaft at rear universal joint.
  14. Pass132,101 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    132,101 miles
    Test number
    567832803349
    • NoteDampness around osr drum and nsf caliper
  15. Fail132,095 miles (+8,342)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,095 miles
    Test number
    417016393257
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass123,753 miles (+6)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    123,753 miles
    Test number
    927632012376
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear shock absorber covers corroded through
  17. Fail123,747 miles (+10,684)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,747 miles
    Test number
    658324902357
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside & offside rear shock absorber covers corroded through
  18. Pass113,063 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    113,063 miles
    Test number
    599533711315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail113,061 miles (+11,292)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,061 miles
    Test number
    608863911376
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass101,769 miles (+12,932)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,769 miles
    Test number
    302398790270
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
  21. Pass88,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    88,837 miles
    Test number
    812301409327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,833 miles (+13,947)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,833 miles
    Test number
    133591909334
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
  23. Pass74,886 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    74,886 miles
    Test number
    401866728248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail74,882 miles (+15,393)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,882 miles
    Test number
    192695628226
    • FailureNearside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFuel filter warning light on
  25. Pass59,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    763637687108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    172026187110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  27. Fail59,489 miles (+5,117)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,489 miles
    Test number
    891536687175
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  28. Pass54,372 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    991369536148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail54,372 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,372 miles
    Test number
    960901436134
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake fluid bottle too full
    • NoteFuel filter warning light on

Questions about S5 DSF

Does S5 DSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S5 DSF is valid until 20 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S5 DSF?
The MOT on S5 DSF is valid until 20 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S5 DSF done?
S5 DSF was recorded at 209,658 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 7,950 miles a year.
Has S5 DSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S5 DSF has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S5 DSF 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 S5 DSF find?
S5 DSF passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; underside of vehicle heavily covered in mud..

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