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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,446 cc

T56 SJEMOT history

T56 SJE is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 27 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 89,503 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 13 May 2026
Mileage
89,503 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T56 SJE
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
27 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 May 2026
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T56 SJE was last recorded at 89,503 miles on 21 May 2026, 355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Dec 2022: 87,974 miles, lower than 89,244 miles on 23 Sept 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,148 miles · 14 May 2025
Between the last two tests
355 miles
Average per year
1,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,503 miles
  • 2025 – 89,148 miles
  • 2024 – 88,833 miles
  • 2022 – 87,974 miles
  • 2021 – 89,244 miles
  • 2020 – 86,802 miles
  • 2019 – 86,565 miles
  • 2018 – 86,304 miles
  • 2017 – 85,574 miles
  • 2016 – 84,986 miles
  • 2015 – 84,133 miles
  • 2014 – 82,913 miles
  • 2013 – 81,977 miles
  • 2011 – 79,983 miles
  • 2010 – 76,310 miles
  • 2008 – 73,907 miles
  • 2007 – 69,724 miles
  • 2006 – 65,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail89,503 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail89,503 miles (+355)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,503 miles
    Test number
    775508975849
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass89,148 miles (+315)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    89,148 miles
    Test number
    624679021160
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass88,833 miles (+859)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    88,833 miles
    Test number
    665441749796
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass87,974 miles (-1,270)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    87,974 miles
    Test number
    592895964218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass89,244 miles (+2,016)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    89,244 miles
    Test number
    729373712683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail87,228 miles (+426)2 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,228 miles
    Test number
    918911800742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass86,802 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    86,802 miles
    Test number
    474630679343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake compensator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail86,798 miles (+233)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,798 miles
    Test number
    711126908816
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced brake compensator mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass86,565 miles (+261)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    86,565 miles
    Test number
    993747007840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  10. Pass86,304 miles (+730)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    86,304 miles
    Test number
    174069087253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,574 miles (+588)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    85,574 miles
    Test number
    456444883071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass84,986 miles (+853)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    84,986 miles
    Test number
    906496316907
    • AdvisorySlight play in rear propeller shaft UJ

  13. Pass84,133 miles (+1,220)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    84,133 miles
    Test number
    926678845070
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass82,913 miles (+936)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    82,913 miles
    Test number
    158946414093
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • NoteExhaust slightly deteiroated

  15. Pass81,977 miles (+1,994)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    81,977 miles
    Test number
    208718703088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear wheel slight bind

  16. Pass79,983 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    79,983 miles
    Test number
    508172861202
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail79,962 miles (+3,652)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,962 miles
    Test number
    508429551201
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail76,310 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,310 miles
    Test number
    212751940038
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front 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)

  19. Pass76,310 miles (+2,403)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    76,310 miles
    Test number
    240621540031
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Fail73,907 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,907 miles
    Test number
    111757788249
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

  21. Pass73,907 miles (+4,183)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,907 miles
    Test number
    244717888243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wall showing slight deteriation

  22. Pass69,724 miles (+4,660)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,724 miles
    Test number
    481710417414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,064 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    153063696221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail65,064 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,064 miles
    Test number
    264733496202
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T56 SJE

Does T56 SJE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T56 SJE expired on 13 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T56 SJE?
The MOT on T56 SJE expired on 13 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T56 SJE done?
T56 SJE was recorded at 89,503 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 1,248 miles a year.
Has T56 SJE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T56 SJE has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T56 SJE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Dec 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T56 SJE find?
T56 SJE failed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 3 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front service brake excessively binding; offside front service brake excessively binding; offside rear service brake excessively binding, and 10 more.

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