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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.

Y281 JGW red Toyota Hilux – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Toyota Hilux, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass151,325 miles
  • 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))

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass121,806 miles (+12,448)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    121,806 miles
    Test number
    752138104199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. Pass105,367 miles (+1,955)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    105,367 miles
    Test number
    589883293818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,412 miles (+1,698)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    103,412 miles
    Test number
    601207459974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass55,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,353 miles
    Test number
    370090170010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass50,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    50,554 miles
    Test number
    384314069020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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
  27. Pass37,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    37,867 miles
    Test number
    512012287042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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
  29. Pass31,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    31,542 miles
    Test number
    904039086047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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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