Toyota Hilux
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,446 cc
Y256 MHLMOT history
Y256 MHL is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 1 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 123,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 17 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 123,955 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,824 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y256 MHL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Hilux
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,446 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Jun 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 17 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y256 MHL was last recorded at 123,955 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 123,453 miles · 22 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 502 miles
- Average per year
- 3,824 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 123,955 miles
- 2025 – 123,453 miles
- 2023 – 123,123 miles
- 2022 – 122,787 miles
- 2020 – 121,601 miles
- 2019 – 121,438 miles
- 2018 – 120,416 miles
- 2017 – 119,659 miles
- 2016 – 115,055 miles
- 2015 – 101,077 miles
- 2014 – 88,721 miles
- 2013 – 84,269 miles
- 2012 – 72,777 miles
- 2011 – 67,872 miles
- 2010 – 61,630 miles
- 2009 – 57,038 miles
- 2008 – 53,261 miles
- 2007 – 49,868 miles
- 2006 – 47,462 miles
- 2005 – 45,082 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass123,955 miles
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2012
Full MOT history
31 tests since 4 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass123,955 miles (+502)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 123,955 miles
- Test number
- 315162345561
- MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Pass123,453 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 123,453 miles
- Test number
- 763153487464
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail123,453 miles (+330)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,453 miles
- Test number
- 395250435396
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass123,123 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 123,123 miles
- Test number
- 135668801026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,123 miles (+336)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,123 miles
- Test number
- 459787222765
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass122,787 miles (+1,186)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 122,787 miles
- Test number
- 214824039821
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,601 miles (+163)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 121,601 miles
- Test number
- 533595344115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,438 miles (+1,022)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 121,438 miles
- Test number
- 443909714199
- AdvisoryNearside steering idler bush worn
Pass120,416 miles (+757)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 120,416 miles
- Test number
- 337132090336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,659 miles (+4,604)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 119,659 miles
- Test number
- 407435097571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,055 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 115,055 miles
- Test number
- 329083635126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,016 miles (+13,939)9 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,016 miles
- Test number
- 392303813835
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Drag link end loose inner (2.2.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass101,077 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 101,077 miles
- Test number
- 437468705251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,077 miles (+12,356)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,077 miles
- Test number
- 849278205287
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass88,721 miles (+4,452)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 88,721 miles
- Test number
- 849997304229
- NoteBoth rear tyre waring on edges
Pass84,269 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 84,269 miles
- Test number
- 556985503297
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail84,269 miles (+11,492)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,269 miles
- Test number
- 337480303498
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass72,777 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 72,777 miles
- Test number
- 679493312239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail72,775 miles (+4,903)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,775 miles
- Test number
- 865949002254
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass67,872 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 67,872 miles
- Test number
- 529248401223
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slight play,o/s/r bump stop missing,rear brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/r brake bind,rear exhaust mounting rubber,oil leak
Fail67,870 miles (+6,240)3 failures2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,870 miles
- Test number
- 205318601253
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- NoteN/s/f wheel bearing slight play,o/s/r bump stop missing,rear brake hose ferrules corroded,o/s/r brake bind,rear exhaust mounting rubber,oil leak
Pass61,630 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 61,630 miles
- Test number
- 501611010212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail61,630 miles (+4,592)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,630 miles
- Test number
- 581121010214
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass57,038 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 57,038 miles
- Test number
- 954027419209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail57,038 miles (+3,777)1 dangerous3 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 57,038 miles
- Test number
- 252410019211
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass53,261 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 53,261 miles
- Test number
- 572975408210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,260 miles (+3,392)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,260 miles
- Test number
- 274864288126
- FailureFront Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass49,868 miles (+175)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 49,868 miles
- Test number
- 844156077105
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail49,693 miles (+2,231)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 49,693 miles
- Test number
- 804490077197
- FailureFront Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)
Pass47,462 miles (+2,380)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 47,462 miles
- Test number
- 752169576154
- NoteEngine oil leak. All brake pipes painted.
Pass45,082 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 45,082 miles
- Test number
- 804205985195
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about Y256 MHL
- Does Y256 MHL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y256 MHL is valid until 17 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y256 MHL?
- The MOT on Y256 MHL is valid until 17 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y256 MHL done?
- Y256 MHL was recorded at 123,955 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 3,824 miles a year.
- Has Y256 MHL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y256 MHL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on Y256 MHL 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 Y256 MHL find?
- Y256 MHL passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 2 minor defects: nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective.
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