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Toyota Hilux

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,446 cc

V40 JERMOT history

V40 JER is a blue diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 31 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Dec 2026 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 162,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Dec 2025.

V40 JER blue Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Dec 2026
Mileage
162,889 mi
At MOT on 19 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,974 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V40 JER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,446 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
19 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V40 JER was last recorded at 162,889 miles on 19 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,886 miles · 18 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
6,974 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 162,889 miles
  • 2024 – 156,997 miles
  • 2023 – 151,273 miles
  • 2022 – 148,264 miles
  • 2021 – 144,886 miles
  • 2020 – 138,539 miles
  • 2019 – 131,971 miles
  • 2018 – 124,629 miles
  • 2017 – 118,563 miles
  • 2016 – 112,255 miles
  • 2015 – 105,202 miles
  • 2014 – 97,388 miles
  • 2012 – 78,682 miles
  • 2011 – 69,311 miles
  • 2010 – 62,265 miles
  • 2009 – 52,889 miles
  • 2008 – 42,833 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,889 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and turbo oil return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle covered in thick undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged - no sharp edgesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,889 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    162,889 miles
    Test number
    153362044080
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and turbo oil return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged - no sharp edges

  2. Fail162,886 miles (+44)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,886 miles
    Test number
    103650008630
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp dipped beam comes on with sidelight (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and turbo oil return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryComplete underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged - no sharp edges

  3. Fail162,842 miles (+5,845)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,842 miles
    Test number
    324727083664
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced headlamp operates with side light on n/s only (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass156,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    156,997 miles
    Test number
    921303632467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail156,997 miles (+5,724)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,997 miles
    Test number
    429234663670
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis excessively corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,273 miles (+3,009)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    151,273 miles
    Test number
    283818524557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass148,264 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    349535649587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail148,264 miles (+3,378)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,264 miles
    Test number
    553230433712
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg at fuel tank area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass144,886 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    590450861923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail144,886 miles (+6,347)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,886 miles
    Test number
    140937409562
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear light cluster cracked

  11. Pass138,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    138,539 miles
    Test number
    946825304243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail138,539 miles (+6,568)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,539 miles
    Test number
    227486565722
    • MajorFront Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass131,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    131,971 miles
    Test number
    562916570311
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels corroding.

  14. Fail131,971 miles (+7,342)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,971 miles
    Test number
    924542695945
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wheels corroding.
    • AdvisoryRear axle handbrake pivot point sticking

  15. Pass124,629 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    848341438274
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail124,629 miles (+6,066)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,629 miles
    Test number
    697313217690
    • 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded X3 at load sensor (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass118,563 miles (+6,308)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    118,563 miles
    Test number
    365978142360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,255 miles (+7,053)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    112,255 miles
    Test number
    112944266197
    • AdvisoryNearside Nearside and offside front brake pads worn to approximately 6mm.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass105,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    758578745002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail105,202 miles (+7,814)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,202 miles
    Test number
    818147145036
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Pass97,388 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    138805344439
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked in corner.

  22. Fail97,388 miles (+18,706)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,388 miles
    Test number
    688865544062
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOffside mirror glass cracked in corner.

  23. Pass78,682 miles (+9,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    78,682 miles
    Test number
    979326382210
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass69,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    328307971480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail69,311 miles (+7,046)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,311 miles
    Test number
    546967071265
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass62,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    231174570293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail62,265 miles (+9,376)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,265 miles
    Test number
    784534670299
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass52,889 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    614848879221
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  29. Fail52,889 miles (+10,056)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,889 miles
    Test number
    784335579269
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  30. Pass42,833 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    521035178206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  31. Fail42,833 miles3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,833 miles
    Test number
    871685578210
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V40 JER

Does V40 JER currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V40 JER is valid until 18 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on V40 JER?
The MOT on V40 JER is valid until 18 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V40 JER done?
V40 JER was recorded at 162,889 miles at its MOT on 19 Dec 2025, an average of 6,974 miles a year.
Has V40 JER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V40 JER has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on V40 JER 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 V40 JER find?
V40 JER passed its latest MOT on 19 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in underseal; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover and turbo oil return pipe, and 2 more.

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