
Toyota Hilux
White · Diesel · 2001 · 2,446 cc
Y879 BCWMOT history
Y879 BCW is a white diesel Toyota Hilux first used on 17 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 129,623 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Dec 2023
- Mileage
- 129,623 mi
- At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,326 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y879 BCW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Toyota
- Model
- Hilux
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,446 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 17 May 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 23 Dec 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Dec 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y879 BCW was last recorded at 129,623 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 7,487 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 122,136 miles · 24 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 7,487 miles
- Average per year
- 3,326 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 129,623 miles
- 2021 – 122,136 miles
- 2020 – 118,787 miles
- 2019 – 116,079 miles
- 2018 – 113,431 miles
- 2017 – 109,333 miles
- 2016 – 107,031 miles
- 2015 – 104,736 miles
- 2014 – 101,240 miles
- 2013 – 98,400 miles
- 2012 – 96,397 miles
- 2011 – 94,501 miles
- 2010 – 91,336 miles
- 2009 – 88,794 miles
- 2008 – 85,317 miles
- 2007 – 80,895 miles
- 2006 – 75,220 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass129,623 miles (+7,487)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 129,623 miles
- Test number
- 684027510542
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass122,136 miles (+3,349)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 122,136 miles
- Test number
- 683958240160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass118,787 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 118,787 miles
- Test number
- 935080348909
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail118,787 miles (+2,708)2 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,787 miles
- Test number
- 253232312382
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass116,079 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 116,079 miles
- Test number
- 348718392597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail116,071 miles (+2,640)4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,071 miles
- Test number
- 561109119472
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass113,431 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 113,431 miles
- Test number
- 546239652493
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail113,431 miles (+4,098)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,431 miles
- Test number
- 905429157596
- DangerousCentral Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass109,333 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 109,333 miles
- Test number
- 613782551859
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,333 miles (+2,302)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,333 miles
- Test number
- 715110647293
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Pass107,031 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 177474372394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,031 miles (+2,295)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,031 miles
- Test number
- 459359729490
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Pass104,736 miles (+3,496)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 104,736 miles
- Test number
- 351302702542
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass101,240 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 101,240 miles
- Test number
- 328358914410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,240 miles (+2,840)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,240 miles
- Test number
- 439048114233
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 98,400 miles
- Test number
- 538843913251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,400 miles (+2,003)4 dangerous5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,400 miles
- Test number
- 665371313209
- DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- DangerousCentre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- DangerousRear propshaft joint worn to excess
- FailureNearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass96,397 miles (+1)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 96,397 miles
- Test number
- 546301822287
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail96,396 miles (+1,895)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,396 miles
- Test number
- 358679212270
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass94,501 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 94,501 miles
- Test number
- 505877601243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail94,501 miles (+3,165)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,501 miles
- Test number
- 935517501202
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail91,336 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,336 miles
- Test number
- 254404690444
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass91,336 miles (+2,542)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 91,336 miles
- Test number
- 441164090117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,794 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 88,794 miles
- Test number
- 194990929200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,794 miles (+3,477)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,794 miles
- Test number
- 822409519244
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass85,317 miles (+4,422)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 85,317 miles
- Test number
- 390899618472
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass80,895 miles (+5,675)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 80,895 miles
- Test number
- 713813117295
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteCut in n/s/front tyre
Pass75,220 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 75,220 miles
- Test number
- 914820316222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y879 BCW
- Does Y879 BCW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y879 BCW expired on 23 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y879 BCW?
- The MOT on Y879 BCW expired on 23 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y879 BCW done?
- Y879 BCW was recorded at 129,623 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 3,326 miles a year.
- Has Y879 BCW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y879 BCW has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2020.
- Has the mileage on Y879 BCW 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 Y879 BCW find?
- Y879 BCW passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.
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