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42 EK

2006 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

177,885 mi
Last recorded177,885 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hilux96,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 EK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 177,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 177,885 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 156,986 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 141,211 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,955 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 131,748 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 131,748 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 129,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2019 129,358 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Various suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 127,550 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 127,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 122,373 miles

Nearside inner joint on steering rack slight play

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 119,036 miles

Play in inner rack joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 111,667 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 110,933 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 110,127 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 109,671 miles

o/s/f steering rack drumstick worn not to x/s at time of test.

steering rack rubber mount slightly worn not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 108,357 miles

center exhaust silencer poor condition corroded not blowing at time of test.

o/s/r tyre inside edge slightly perrished not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 11 Jan 2010 106,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 103,256 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 101,573 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 95,393 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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42 EK is a 2006 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 96,678 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 42 EK, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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42 EK is a 2006 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 June 2006.

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