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Toyota Hilux

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,494 cc

V6 LUXMOT history

V6 LUX is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 219,889 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

V6 LUX red Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
219,889 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V6 LUX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hilux
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V6 LUX was last recorded at 219,889 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,888 miles · 20 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,889 miles
  • 2025 – 217,543 miles
  • 2023 – 214,452 miles
  • 2022 – 211,066 miles
  • 2021 – 210,878 miles
  • 2019 – 210,559 miles
  • 2018 – 209,303 miles
  • 2017 – 208,613 miles
  • 2016 – 202,756 miles
  • 2015 – 201,249 miles
  • 2014 – 189,819 miles
  • 2013 – 181,184 miles
  • 2012 – 170,051 miles
  • 2011 – 152,602 miles
  • 2010 – 133,291 miles
  • 2009 – 122,728 miles
  • 2008 – 114,516 miles
  • 2007 – 98,622 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,889 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,889 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    219,889 miles
    Test number
    478895740848
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  2. Fail219,888 miles (+2,345)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,888 miles
    Test number
    757145606528
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Pass217,543 miles (+3,091)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    217,543 miles
    Test number
    457290213584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass214,452 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    214,452 miles
    Test number
    849865872821
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Fail214,450 miles (+3,384)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,450 miles
    Test number
    864108157527
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. Pass211,066 miles (+188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,066 miles
    Test number
    196229150869
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  7. Pass210,878 miles (+319)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    210,878 miles
    Test number
    474082608854
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
  8. Pass210,559 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    210,559 miles
    Test number
    159588675327
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  9. Fail210,559 miles (+1,256)1 dangerous11 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,559 miles
    Test number
    199466629763
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both outer edges (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between brake flexi and brake drum (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between load sensing valve and flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  10. Pass209,303 miles (+690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    209,303 miles
    Test number
    162485125404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryUnder body corroded and worn
  11. Pass208,613 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    208,613 miles
    Test number
    729733749494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail208,612 miles (+5,856)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,612 miles
    Test number
    286718321938
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  13. Pass202,756 miles (+1,507)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    202,756 miles
    Test number
    488599072422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass201,249 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    201,249 miles
    Test number
    160384822594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail201,249 miles (+11,430)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,249 miles
    Test number
    868340782703
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement swinging shackle (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play idler ball joint (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement swinging shackle (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort low effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
  16. Pass189,819 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    189,819 miles
    Test number
    287425994257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Fail189,819 miles (+8,635)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,819 miles
    Test number
    365375194245
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  18. Fail181,184 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,184 miles
    Test number
    459636993219
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
  19. Pass181,184 miles (+11,133)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    181,184 miles
    Test number
    728436493237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass170,051 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    356441992474
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  21. Fail170,051 miles (+17,449)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,051 miles
    Test number
    937561492291
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
  22. Pass152,602 miles (+353)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    152,602 miles
    Test number
    959200071223
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  23. Fail152,249 miles (+18,958)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,249 miles
    Test number
    896373861245
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  24. Pass133,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    413214970258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail133,291 miles (+10,563)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,291 miles
    Test number
    303782970281
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  26. Pass122,728 miles (+8,212)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    122,728 miles
    Test number
    321667239492
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
  27. Fail114,516 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    333593358426
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
  28. Pass114,516 miles (+15,894)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    114,516 miles
    Test number
    363523158242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass98,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,622 miles
    Test number
    251085137222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V6 LUX

Does V6 LUX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V6 LUX is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V6 LUX?
The MOT on V6 LUX is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V6 LUX done?
V6 LUX was recorded at 219,889 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 6,496 miles a year.
Has V6 LUX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V6 LUX has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on V6 LUX 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 V6 LUX find?
V6 LUX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively.

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