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A2 TJS

2006 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

184,315 mi
Last recorded184,315 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hilux96,678 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 TJS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 184,315 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 184,314 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 171,086 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 157,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2023 156,989 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 145,125 miles

Excess travel on park brake

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image poor on dip beam both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 145,125 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Excess travel on park brake

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Image poor on dip beam both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2021 138,686 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2021 138,684 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 134,648 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 129,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 119,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 110,507 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 101,627 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 101,627 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 92,874 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 92,874 miles

Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 73,523 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 62,602 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 62,602 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 52,361 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2010 41,351 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,135 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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A2 TJS is a 2006 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 A2 TJS, 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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What year was A2 TJS registered?

A2 TJS is a 2006 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 13 July 2006.

Is A2 TJS safe to buy?

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