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Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,765 cc

T165 EFJMOT history

T165 EFJ is a blue diesel Daihatsu Fourtrak first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 234,878 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
234,878 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,946 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Fourtrak
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,765 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 EFJ was last recorded at 234,878 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2008: 11,988 miles, lower than 111,988 miles on 18 Dec 2008.
  • 9 Jul 2015: 112,295 miles, lower than 159,506 miles on 16 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
234,877 miles · 10 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
8,946 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,878 miles
  • 2024 – 233,897 miles
  • 2023 – 224,798 miles
  • 2021 – 216,145 miles
  • 2020 – 206,778 miles
  • 2019 – 202,143 miles
  • 2018 – 193,072 miles
  • 2017 – 188,905 miles
  • 2016 – 180,573 miles
  • 2015 – 112,581 miles
  • 2014 – 159,506 miles
  • 2013 – 151,786 miles
  • 2012 – 144,586 miles
  • 2009 – 134,159 miles
  • 2008 – 11,988 miles
  • 2007 – 85,007 miles
  • 2006 – 55,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,878 miles
  • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,878 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    234,878 miles
    Test number
    704818183480
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  2. Fail234,877 miles (+980)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,877 miles
    Test number
    292011983823
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door pillar (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft both joints (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Pass233,897 miles (+9,099)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    233,897 miles
    Test number
    488495692254
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp loose

  4. Pass224,798 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    224,798 miles
    Test number
    436445024303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Fail224,798 miles (+8,653)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,798 miles
    Test number
    702550533387
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear prop shaft front joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  6. Pass216,145 miles (+1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    216,145 miles
    Test number
    533776862359
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryParking brake performance only just met minimum requirments
    • AdvisoryService brake performance only just met minimum requirments

  7. Fail216,144 miles (+9,366)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,144 miles
    Test number
    501144486836
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel

  8. Pass206,778 miles (+4,635)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    206,778 miles
    Test number
    468405959972
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged spare (5.2.3 (j))

  9. Pass202,143 miles (+9,071)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    202,143 miles
    Test number
    237163729640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass193,072 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    193,072 miles
    Test number
    831525121013
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail193,071 miles (+4,166)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,071 miles
    Test number
    373209851059
    • MajorFuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorProp shaft securing bolt loose front shaft, both flanges (6.1.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass188,905 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    188,905 miles
    Test number
    281824743605
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticking slightly

  13. Fail188,904 miles (+8,331)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,904 miles
    Test number
    551783803181
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake sticking slightly

  14. Pass180,573 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    180,573 miles
    Test number
    602487834860
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Fail180,568 miles (+67,987)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,568 miles
    Test number
    122758850442
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass112,581 miles (+286)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    112,581 miles
    Test number
    105192205214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail112,295 miles (-47,211)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,295 miles
    Test number
    105690895106
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass159,506 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    159,506 miles
    Test number
    608197494123
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  19. Fail159,504 miles (+7,718)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,504 miles
    Test number
    288166294442
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass151,786 miles (+7,200)9 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,786 miles
    Test number
    877727093187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteAdvise all breather pipes corroded
    • NoteAdvise centre to rear fuel pipes corroded
    • NoteAdvise exhaust tail pipe deteriorated

  21. Pass144,586 miles (+10,427)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    144,586 miles
    Test number
    887459892156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass134,159 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    134,159 miles
    Test number
    492216759317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  23. Fail134,159 miles (+122,171)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,159 miles
    Test number
    854146159331
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteFuel pipes corroded

  24. Pass11,988 miles (-100,000)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    11,988 miles
    Test number
    964865458322
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail111,988 miles (+26,981)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,988 miles
    Test number
    361763358305
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass85,007 miles (+29,645)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    85,007 miles
    Test number
    150286137258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass55,362 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    55,362 miles
    Test number
    104290886008
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T165 EFJ

Does T165 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 EFJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T165 EFJ?
The MOT on T165 EFJ is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 EFJ done?
T165 EFJ was recorded at 234,878 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 8,946 miles a year.
Has T165 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 EFJ has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T165 EFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T165 EFJ find?
T165 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively rear shaft both joints.

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