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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T397 BFMMOT history

T397 BFM is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 125,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Aug 2027
Mileage
125,897 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 BFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 BFM was last recorded at 125,897 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,897 miles · 12 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,897 miles
  • 2025 – 124,545 miles
  • 2024 – 122,798 miles
  • 2023 – 121,208 miles
  • 2022 – 119,373 miles
  • 2021 – 117,630 miles
  • 2020 – 115,101 miles
  • 2019 – 112,278 miles
  • 2018 – 109,659 miles
  • 2017 – 106,895 miles
  • 2016 – 102,922 miles
  • 2015 – 100,778 miles
  • 2014 – 97,880 miles
  • 2013 – 95,598 miles
  • 2012 – 92,998 miles
  • 2011 – 90,111 miles
  • 2010 – 87,015 miles
  • 2009 – 84,434 miles
  • 2008 – 77,042 miles
  • 2007 – 69,718 miles
  • 2006 – 61,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,897 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))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.

  • Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tub mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the tub to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Tub mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the tub to chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass125,897 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    125,897 miles
    Test number
    116297630258
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail125,897 miles (+1,352)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,897 miles
    Test number
    802140560703
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass124,545 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    869140302290
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer position light not working but one in headlight is

  4. Fail124,545 miles (+1,747)1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    202180912012
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer position light not working but one in headlight is

  5. Pass122,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    962930598368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail122,798 miles (+1,590)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,798 miles
    Test number
    850018805638
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass121,208 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    121,208 miles
    Test number
    510509236908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass119,373 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    119,373 miles
    Test number
    756949153472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  9. Fail119,373 miles (+1,743)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,373 miles
    Test number
    606606637312
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  10. Pass117,630 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    117,630 miles
    Test number
    235334728009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tub mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the tub to chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tub mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the tub to chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail117,627 miles (+2,526)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,627 miles
    Test number
    862406395311
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near top shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis near front spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tub mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the tub to chassis
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tub mount corroded and holed but does not effect the security of the tub to chassis
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass115,101 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    540458179850
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  13. Fail115,101 miles (+2,823)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,101 miles
    Test number
    115773237442
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  14. Pass112,278 miles (+2,619)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,278 miles
    Test number
    471267982662

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass109,659 miles (+2,764)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    478792035430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,895 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    106,895 miles
    Test number
    683599457512
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  17. Fail106,895 miles (+3,973)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,895 miles
    Test number
    213891293073
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryTemporary fuel cap fitted

  18. Pass102,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    102,922 miles
    Test number
    656091158610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail102,922 miles (+2,144)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,922 miles
    Test number
    264152151382
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre has a cut in the sidewall but no cord is visable

  20. Pass100,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,778 miles
    Test number
    409860215113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail100,778 miles (+2,898)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,778 miles
    Test number
    159300715151
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass97,880 miles (+2,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    97,880 miles
    Test number
    396906804100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Pass95,598 miles (+2,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    95,598 miles
    Test number
    837057403115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Pass92,998 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    425651312155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,998 miles (+2,887)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,998 miles
    Test number
    667901612192
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass90,111 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    538890811157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail90,111 miles (+3,096)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,111 miles
    Test number
    588620411133
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  28. Pass87,015 miles (+2,581)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    87,015 miles
    Test number
    634791210106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass84,434 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,434 miles
    Test number
    894072619172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail84,426 miles (+7,384)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,426 miles
    Test number
    924131619156
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  31. Pass77,042 miles (+7,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    77,042 miles
    Test number
    993485988018
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  32. Pass69,718 miles (+7,878)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    69,718 miles
    Test number
    253474107436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass61,840 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    61,840 miles
    Test number
    994141916174
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about T397 BFM

Does T397 BFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 BFM is valid until 15 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 BFM?
The MOT on T397 BFM is valid until 15 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 BFM done?
T397 BFM was recorded at 125,897 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 3,154 miles a year.
Has T397 BFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 BFM has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T397 BFM 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 T397 BFM find?
T397 BFM passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box.

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