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Daihatsu Fourtrak

Blue and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,765 cc

T172 EFJMOT history

T172 EFJ is a blue and grey diesel Daihatsu Fourtrak first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 168,300 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
168,300 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,559 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T172 EFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Daihatsu
Model
Fourtrak
Colour
Blue and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,765 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T172 EFJ was last recorded at 168,300 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 61,902 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2019.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,398 miles · 31 Oct 2019
Between the last two tests
61,902 miles
Average per year
5,559 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,300 miles
  • 2019 – 106,398 miles
  • 2018 – 105,553 miles
  • 2017 – 101,964 miles
  • 2016 – 100,087 miles
  • 2015 – 98,251 miles
  • 2014 – 96,814 miles
  • 2013 – 95,672 miles
  • 2012 – 94,393 miles
  • 2011 – 90,855 miles
  • 2010 – 80,978 miles
  • 2009 – 75,700 miles
  • 2008 – 70,425 miles
  • 2007 – 64,549 miles
  • 2006 – 58,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,300 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle has been extensively welded

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.

  • Rear both sides rear inner wings corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • No rear seats fitted at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Extensive corrosion under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,300 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    734473041797
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been extensively welded
  2. Fail168,300 miles (+61,902)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,300 miles
    Test number
    843025252463
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been extensively welded
  3. Pass106,398 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    106,398 miles
    Test number
    927042614100
    • AdvisoryRear both sides rear inner wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
  4. Fail106,389 miles (+836)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,389 miles
    Test number
    966343577990
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill no longer attached to inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear both sides rear inner wings corroded
    • AdvisoryNo rear seats fitted at time of test
  5. Pass105,553 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    105,553 miles
    Test number
    820774907806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass101,964 miles (+1,877)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    101,964 miles
    Test number
    396339661011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass100,087 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    100,087 miles
    Test number
    523350218339
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion under car
    • AdvisoryFuel lines corroded
  8. Fail100,078 miles (+1,827)8 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,078 miles
    Test number
    466487836695
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner joint gaiters hold (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play steering idler arm bushes (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount / chassis hold (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis / cross tube hold top trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top mount hold (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills hold (5.2.6)
    • FailureShock absorber has an excessively worn bush both rear bottom bushes (2.7.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and odd patt condensation light hold (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryExtensive corrosion under car
  9. Pass98,251 miles (+1,437)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    98,251 miles
    Test number
    915582177344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass96,814 miles (+6)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    96,814 miles
    Test number
    447585874277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
  11. Fail96,808 miles (+1,136)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,808 miles
    Test number
    345808864466
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion throughout vehicle
  12. Pass95,672 miles (+1,279)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    95,672 miles
    Test number
    477127373276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass94,393 miles (+3,538)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    94,393 miles
    Test number
    665985672235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,855 miles (+4)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,855 miles
    Test number
    969428301240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteWindscreen has a slight chip outside swept area
  15. Fail90,851 miles (+2,019)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,851 miles
    Test number
    215075691493
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteWindscreen has a slight chip outside swept area
  16. Pass88,832 miles (+7,854)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    88,832 miles
    Test number
    179516941405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass80,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    700969030079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail80,978 miles (+5,278)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,978 miles
    Test number
    911049530044
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  19. Pass75,700 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    132862969020
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear chassis spreader tube
  20. Fail75,700 miles (+5,275)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,700 miles
    Test number
    290048749014
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • NoteCorrosion to rear chassis spreader tube
  21. Pass70,425 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    460653268022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail70,425 miles (+5,876)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,425 miles
    Test number
    113359358031
    • DangerousOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCorrosion to centre/rear cross member
    • NoteCorrosion to floor in places
    • NoteCorrosion to rear of fuel pipes
    • NoteFront tyres wearing slightly inside tread
    • NoteNearside front brake slightly binding
    • NoteRear nearside tyre smooth inside edge of tread
  23. Fail64,549 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    111945567409
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2.5mm and nearly smooth inside edge of tread
    • NoteSlight play steering idler bushes
  24. Pass64,549 miles (+6,525)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    64,549 miles
    Test number
    563585867085
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2.5mm and nearly smooth inside edge of tread
    • NoteSlight play steering idler bushes
  25. Pass58,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    260116666059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T172 EFJ

Does T172 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T172 EFJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T172 EFJ?
The MOT on T172 EFJ is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T172 EFJ done?
T172 EFJ was recorded at 168,300 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 5,559 miles a year.
Has T172 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T172 EFJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T172 EFJ 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 T172 EFJ find?
T172 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; vehicle has been extensively welded.

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