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2006 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

125,333 mi
Last recorded125,333 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hilux96,678 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration557 BAN
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 125,333 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2025 125,284 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 122,628 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 118,352 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body Cross member corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis Rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 114,457 miles

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VEHICLE CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT TO REAR VERY POOR CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear load bed off side front mounting point corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2022 114,456 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member rear shocker mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

ALL FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced VEHICLE CHASSIS HEAVILY CORRODED FRONT TO REAR VERY POOR CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear load bed off side front mounting point corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2022 114,435 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired body mounting corroded (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

corrosion present on front suspension components

corrosion present on under body

Pass 19 Nov 2021 110,879 miles

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

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

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

vehicle chassis heavily corroded

Fail 12 Nov 2021 110,752 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.0 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

vehicle chassis heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 106,675 miles

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis heavily corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2020 106,673 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

vehicle chassis heavily corroded

Pass 20 May 2019 99,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Fail 20 May 2019 99,080 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED

Pass 12 May 2018 95,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various surface corrosion chassis and components

Fail 12 May 2018 95,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

various surface corrosion chassis and components

Pass 13 May 2017 87,728 miles

UNDERSIDE/CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 9 May 2016 80,092 miles

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE IMABALANCE

UNDERSIDE CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

UNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED OBSCURING INSPECTION OF SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 30 Apr 2015 66,864 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERSIDE CHASSIS SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 16 May 2014 55,079 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,177 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 34,308 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,712 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2011 30,712 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 26,246 miles

Hand brake travel high.

Fail 24 Apr 2009 18,196 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 18,196 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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557 BAN is a 2006 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 557 BAN, 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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557 BAN is a 2006 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 7 April 2006.

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