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Toyota Hilux

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T526 MBAMOT history

T526 MBA is a green diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 168,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
168,285 mi
At MOT on 30 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,933 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T526 MBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T526 MBA was last recorded at 168,285 miles on 30 Apr 2026, 2,716 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,569 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,716 miles
Average per year
4,933 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,285 miles
  • 2025 – 165,569 miles
  • 2024 – 161,708 miles
  • 2023 – 158,323 miles
  • 2021 – 151,320 miles
  • 2020 – 146,475 miles
  • 2019 – 142,326 miles
  • 2018 – 138,615 miles
  • 2017 – 133,193 miles
  • 2016 – 120,060 miles
  • 2015 – 116,981 miles
  • 2013 – 113,854 miles
  • 2012 – 110,751 miles
  • 2011 – 107,133 miles
  • 2010 – 99,416 miles
  • 2009 – 93,809 miles
  • 2008 – 89,174 miles
  • 2007 – 83,065 miles
  • 2006 – 75,894 miles
  • 2005 – 65,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,285 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    168,285 miles
    Test number
    378763143433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,281 miles (+2,712)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,281 miles
    Test number
    191120106335
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,569 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    165,569 miles
    Test number
    209425031433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,566 miles (+3,858)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,566 miles
    Test number
    882177289781
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded Load valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorRear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass161,708 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    161,708 miles
    Test number
    248154204374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail161,707 miles (+3,384)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,707 miles
    Test number
    579016961974
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass158,323 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,323 miles
    Test number
    781360463365
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail153,318 miles (+1,998)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,318 miles
    Test number
    991278629018
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass151,320 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    151,320 miles
    Test number
    186610892250
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Fail151,317 miles (+4,842)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,317 miles
    Test number
    131454818623
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  11. Pass146,475 miles (+4,149)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    146,475 miles
    Test number
    440479548955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass142,326 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    877930496250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  13. Fail142,326 miles (+3,711)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,326 miles
    Test number
    368240505159
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Pass138,615 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    138,615 miles
    Test number
    508786266321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail138,615 miles (+5,422)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,615 miles
    Test number
    924707107272
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass133,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    642144350274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,193 miles (+13,133)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    906189945692
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

  18. Pass120,060 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    120,060 miles
    Test number
    543111625435
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres perishing
    • AdvisoryFront pads wearing low

  19. Fail120,048 miles (+3,067)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,048 miles
    Test number
    145866225061
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion upon under body
    • AdvisoryNail in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  20. Pass116,981 miles (+3,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    116,981 miles
    Test number
    918853805054
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  21. Pass113,854 miles (+3,103)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    113,854 miles
    Test number
    899044463308
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edges

  22. Pass110,751 miles (+3,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    110,751 miles
    Test number
    725613562391
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  23. Pass107,133 miles (+7,717)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    107,133 miles
    Test number
    528596631313
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  24. Pass99,416 miles (+5,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,416 miles
    Test number
    671374540298
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass93,809 miles (+4,635)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,809 miles
    Test number
    802393129276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass89,174 miles (+6,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    89,174 miles
    Test number
    560298028239
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass83,065 miles (+7,171)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    83,065 miles
    Test number
    900269427296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,894 miles (+10,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,894 miles
    Test number
    751482206216
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  29. Pass65,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    65,714 miles
    Test number
    213746295142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T526 MBA

Does T526 MBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T526 MBA is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T526 MBA?
The MOT on T526 MBA is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T526 MBA done?
T526 MBA was recorded at 168,285 miles at its MOT on 30 Apr 2026, an average of 4,933 miles a year.
Has T526 MBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T526 MBA has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T526 MBA 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 T526 MBA find?
T526 MBA passed its latest MOT on 30 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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