
Toyota Hilux
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,985 cc
T478 DUPMOT history
T478 DUP is a green diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 9 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 128,859 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 5 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 128,859 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 1,437 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T478 DUP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Hilux
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,985 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T478 DUP was last recorded at 128,859 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 1,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 1 Dec 2010: 104,021 miles, lower than 104,022 miles on 3 Dec 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 127,724 miles · 15 Feb 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 1,135 miles
- Average per year
- 1,437 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 128,859 miles
- 2022 – 127,724 miles
- 2020 – 125,464 miles
- 2019 – 125,044 miles
- 2018 – 124,596 miles
- 2017 – 122,502 miles
- 2016 – 119,490 miles
- 2015 – 117,035 miles
- 2014 – 114,123 miles
- 2010 – 104,021 miles
- 2009 – 104,022 miles
- 2008 – 104,021 miles
- 2007 – 104,021 miles
- 2006 – 104,021 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Steering box leaking oil
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass128,859 miles (+1,135)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 128,859 miles
- Test number
- 377461586694
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass127,724 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 127,724 miles
- Test number
- 387148877418
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail127,724 miles (+2,260)11 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,724 miles
- Test number
- 960688116827
- MajorCentral Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chass/area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorEmissions not tested leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill seat mount seat belt area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central chass rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill seat mount seat belt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting cab seat belt area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass125,464 miles (+420)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 125,464 miles
- Test number
- 480471348706
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage, boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage, boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Joint in pivot arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass125,044 miles (+2)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 12 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 125,044 miles
- Test number
- 539130911916
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Fail125,042 miles (+446)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,042 miles
- Test number
- 353112825989
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cant rotate wheel when jacked up (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Cant rotate wheel when jacked up (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
Pass124,596 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 124,596 miles
- Test number
- 665494077682
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shocker damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in tread
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryEnd of exhaust poor condition
Fail124,596 miles (+2,094)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,596 miles
- Test number
- 336624621988
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorSteering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front shocker damp
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cut in tread
- AdvisoryChassis corroded
- AdvisoryEnd of exhaust poor condition
- AdvisoryHandbrake only just met limits
Pass122,502 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 122,502 miles
- Test number
- 134089978562
- AdvisoryChassis bad corrosion
- AdvisoryFont seats poor condition
- AdvisoryFront roll bar close to osf arm ??
- AdvisoryNsf inner wheel arch holed
- AdvisoryShock absorbers weak ?
Fail122,502 miles (+3,012)18 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,502 miles
- Test number
- 788157745961
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Steering locking device missing split pin mising box joint (2.2.C.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryChassis bad corrosion
- AdvisoryFont seats poor condition
- AdvisoryFront roll bar close to osf arm ??
- AdvisoryNsf inner wheel arch holed
- AdvisoryShock absorbers weak ?
Pass119,490 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 119,490 miles
- Test number
- 805603464246
- AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened also mountings deteriating (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNsf inner dirt shield loose
- AdvisoryNsf inner sill holed and corroded
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Fail119,488 miles (+17)1 failure5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,488 miles
- Test number
- 602334149398
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake valve corroded but not excessively weakened also mountings deteriating (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNsf inner dirt shield loose
- AdvisoryNsf inner sill holed and corroded
- AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
Fail119,471 miles (+2,436)5 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,471 miles
- Test number
- 475664553513
- FailureNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded baulkhead (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- FailureSteering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive baulkhead (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryFront diff has a oil leak
- AdvisoryOffside front brake pads low
Pass117,035 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 117,035 miles
- Test number
- 308804275164
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteDiesel warning light illuminated on dash
Fail117,028 miles (+2,905)2 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,028 miles
- Test number
- 425970675140
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteDiesel warning light illuminated on dash
Pass114,123 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 114,123 miles
- Test number
- 296987244441
- NoteBrake fluid low
- NoteChassis corroded
- NoteDrivers seat poor
- NoteOsr body support poor/corroded at anchor point
- NoteRear floor pan holed/corroded
Fail114,123 miles6 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,123 miles
- Test number
- 537134044191
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront registration plate missing (6.3.1a)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- NoteBrake fluid low
- NoteChassis corroded
- NoteDrivers seat poor
- NoteOsr body support poor/corroded at anchor point
- NoteRear floor pan holed/corroded
Pass109,789 km2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 109,789 km
- Test number
- 416738703092
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cut
- NoteEngine idle to high
- NoteN/s/r hub has endfloat
Fail109,789 km (+5,768)7 dangerous2 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,789 km
- Test number
- 287037652372
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- DangerousNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- DangerousNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- DangerousOffside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cut
- NoteEngine idle to high
- NoteN/s/r hub has endfloat
- NoteOnly 1 washer jet working n/s/f
Pass104,021 km2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 104,021 km
- Test number
- 257703241348
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass104,021 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 993876430333
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail104,021 miles (-1)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 141715330308
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass104,022 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 104,022 miles
- Test number
- 253817839374
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,021 miles6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 180855739392
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Pass104,021 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 972149928360
- NoteFuel filler neck corroded
- NoteGearbox output seal leaking
- NoteNearside rear & offside front light lenses damaged
Pass104,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 330110617303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,021 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 553065107369
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass104,021 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 454954936311
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,021 miles8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,021 miles
- Test number
- 692127926365
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T478 DUP
- Does T478 DUP currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T478 DUP expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T478 DUP?
- The MOT on T478 DUP expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T478 DUP done?
- T478 DUP was recorded at 128,859 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 1,437 miles a year.
- Has T478 DUP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T478 DUP has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2022.
- Has the mileage on T478 DUP ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Dec 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T478 DUP find?
- T478 DUP passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.
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