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285 BAY

2013 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

138,063 mi
Last recorded138,063 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Toyota Hilux74,363 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration285 BAY
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 138,063 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2025 138,063 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 130,545 miles

advise possible fuel leak at tank

Fail 24 Oct 2024 130,389 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

advise possible fuel leak at tank

Pass 30 Oct 2023 121,173 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 121,171 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 113,835 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2022 113,832 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 103,543 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover has slight hole and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 103,542 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint dust cover has slight hole and leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 92,288 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 83,137 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 83,137 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 69,001 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 56,019 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 56,017 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured has leaf broken (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured has leaf broken (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 39,196 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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285 BAY is a 2013 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2013 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 74,363 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 285 BAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 13 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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285 BAY is a 2013 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 11 October 2013.

Is 285 BAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 285 BAY shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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