
Toyota Hilux
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,446 cc
Y281 JGWMOT history
Y281 JGW is a red diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 5 Apr 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 151,325 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 May 2027
- Mileage
- 151,325 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,951 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y281 JGW
- 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
- 5 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y281 JGW was last recorded at 151,325 miles on 15 May 2026, 306 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 151,019 miles · 23 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 306 miles
- Average per year
- 5,951 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,325 miles
- 2025 – 143,871 miles
- 2024 – 135,361 miles
- 2023 – 130,753 miles
- 2022 – 121,806 miles
- 2021 – 109,358 miles
- 2020 – 105,367 miles
- 2019 – 103,412 miles
- 2018 – 101,714 miles
- 2015 – 92,611 miles
- 2014 – 84,811 miles
- 2013 – 77,045 miles
- 2012 – 68,263 miles
- 2011 – 59,845 miles
- 2010 – 55,353 miles
- 2009 – 50,554 miles
- 2008 – 44,645 miles
- 2007 – 37,867 miles
- 2006 – 31,542 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Full MOT history
30 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,325 miles (+306)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2027
- Odometer
- 151,325 miles
- Test number
- 225389911149
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail151,019 miles (+7,148)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,019 miles
- Test number
- 249152035463
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel tank cover corroded
Pass143,871 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 143,871 miles
- Test number
- 142545807673
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail143,861 miles (+8,500)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,861 miles
- Test number
- 525751991158
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass135,361 miles (+4,608)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 135,361 miles
- Test number
- 578628768944
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass130,753 miles (+8,947)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 130,753 miles
- Test number
- 923265208322
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass121,806 miles (+12,448)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 121,806 miles
- Test number
- 752138104199
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,358 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 109,358 miles
- Test number
- 933601902230
- AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Pass105,367 miles (+1,955)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 105,367 miles
- Test number
- 589883293818
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,412 miles (+1,698)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 103,412 miles
- Test number
- 601207459974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,714 miles (+9,103)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 101,714 miles
- Test number
- 253871441791
- AdvisorySlight leak steering box
- AdvisorySplit offside door shut
Pass92,611 miles (+74)6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 92,611 miles
- Test number
- 105101495482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Fail92,537 miles (+7,726)1 dangerous7 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,537 miles
- Test number
- 949975285048
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Pass84,811 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 84,811 miles
- Test number
- 498105484056
- 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)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside battery loose but secure
- NoteSlight play in nearside front drag link end
Fail84,811 miles (+7,766)5 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,811 miles
- Test number
- 715765084010
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteNearside battery loose but secure
- NoteSlight play in nearside front drag link end
Pass77,045 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,045 miles
- Test number
- 185347983488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail77,045 miles (+8,782)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,045 miles
- Test number
- 418494883085
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Pass68,263 miles (+100)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 68,263 miles
- Test number
- 167283382479
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Fail68,163 miles (+8,318)1 failure7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,163 miles
- Test number
- 697010282038
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- NoteProp-shaft universal joint worn
Pass59,845 miles (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 59,845 miles
- Test number
- 759353861007
- NoteAll rear axle brake pipes have localised areas of corrosion
- NoteRear of rear spring bushes are worn but not to excess
Fail59,844 miles (+4,491)4 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,844 miles
- Test number
- 137271461446
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- NoteAll rear axle brake pipes have localised areas of corrosion
- NoteN/s/f tyre perished but cords not exposed
- NoteN/s/r park brake reads much less than o/s but performance figures still adequate
- NotePas belt starting to perish
- NoteRear of rear spring bushes are worn but not to excess
- NoteRear prop shaft u/j worn
- NoteSlight brake bind at front wheels
Pass55,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 55,353 miles
- Test number
- 370090170010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail55,353 miles (+4,799)1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 55,353 miles
- Test number
- 634078960034
- DangerousPropshaft component defective
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass50,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 50,554 miles
- Test number
- 384314069020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail50,554 miles (+5,909)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,554 miles
- Test number
- 210472469003
- DangerousNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureNearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass44,645 miles (+6,778)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 44,645 miles
- Test number
- 601416888053
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked but legible & secure
Pass37,867 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 37,867 miles
- Test number
- 512012287042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail37,867 miles (+6,325)1 dangerous2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 37,867 miles
- Test number
- 962190087011
- DangerousNearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteFront number plate starting to deteriate but not yet to excess
Pass31,542 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 31,542 miles
- Test number
- 904039086047
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,542 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,542 miles
- Test number
- 861618686055
- FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- FailureSteering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Questions about Y281 JGW
- Does Y281 JGW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y281 JGW is valid until 14 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y281 JGW?
- The MOT on Y281 JGW is valid until 14 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y281 JGW done?
- Y281 JGW was recorded at 151,325 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 5,951 miles a year.
- Has Y281 JGW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y281 JGW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y281 JGW 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 Y281 JGW find?
- Y281 JGW passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 3 more.
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