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Toyota Hilux

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T543 EJHMOT history

T543 EJH is a grey diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 167,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jun 2024
Mileage
167,622 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 EJH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T543 EJH was last recorded at 167,622 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 2,119 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
165,503 miles · 20 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
2,119 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,622 miles
  • 2023 – 165,503 miles
  • 2022 – 163,705 miles
  • 2021 – 161,423 miles
  • 2020 – 158,109 miles
  • 2019 – 156,826 miles
  • 2018 – 154,263 miles
  • 2017 – 151,879 miles
  • 2016 – 147,633 miles
  • 2015 – 139,891 miles
  • 2014 – 130,885 miles
  • 2013 – 120,689 miles
  • 2012 – 114,199 miles
  • 2011 – 108,783 miles
  • 2010 – 108,028 miles
  • 2009 – 68,594 miles
  • 2008 – 88,311 miles
  • 2007 – 76,584 miles
  • 2006 – 64,888 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,622 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorLeaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler (2.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside inner \outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o\s inner \ outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

What MOT failures 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 (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,622 miles (+2,119)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,622 miles
    Test number
    650759187086
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorLeaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) idler (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded axle (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nearside inner \outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o\s inner \ outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material full length at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass165,503 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,503 miles
    Test number
    755859919299
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 ( on compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering drop arm bush

  3. Fail165,503 miles (+1,798)3 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,503 miles
    Test number
    297039264255
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material axle brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x 3 ( on compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s steering drop arm bush

  4. Pass163,705 miles (+2,282)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,705 miles
    Test number
    652762357377
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass161,423 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    772172856854
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail161,423 miles (+3,314)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,423 miles
    Test number
    837395962565
    • Repaired at testNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass158,109 miles (+1,283)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,109 miles
    Test number
    915668803837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,826 miles (+2,563)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    156,826 miles
    Test number
    338772200286
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass154,263 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    154,263 miles
    Test number
    369581945552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass151,879 miles (+4,246)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    151,879 miles
    Test number
    985156734815
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

  11. Pass147,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    119063939458
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  12. Fail147,633 miles (+7,742)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,633 miles
    Test number
    631758285881
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play idler (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Pass139,891 miles (+9,006)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,891 miles
    Test number
    279797765193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass130,885 miles (+10,196)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    130,885 miles
    Test number
    616944164164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass120,689 miles (+6,490)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    120,689 miles
    Test number
    359838263155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass114,199 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    156291172107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail114,199 miles (+5,416)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,199 miles
    Test number
    469511272140
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail108,783 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    316528751143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Pass108,783 miles (+755)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    108,783 miles
    Test number
    408038551172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass108,028 miles (+39,434)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    108,028 miles
    Test number
    222540260467
    • NoteRear brake application slightly uneven

  21. Pass68,594 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,594 miles
    Test number
    112480269144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp glass cracked

  22. Fail98,594 miles (+10,283)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,594 miles
    Test number
    744430969112
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate slightly deteriorated
    • NoteN/s/f headlamp glass cracked

  23. Pass88,311 miles (+11,727)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2009
    Odometer
    88,311 miles
    Test number
    650349048193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  24. Pass76,584 miles (+11,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    76,584 miles
    Test number
    613854647156
    • AdvisoryLeaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass64,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2007
    Odometer
    64,888 miles
    Test number
    482342736142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T543 EJH

Does T543 EJH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T543 EJH expired on 19 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T543 EJH?
The MOT on T543 EJH expired on 19 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T543 EJH done?
T543 EJH was recorded at 167,622 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has T543 EJH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 EJH has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T543 EJH 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 T543 EJH find?
T543 EJH failed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; headlamp not working on main beam both; leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn both rear, and 10 more.

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