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2009 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

145,777 mi
Last recorded145,777 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Hilux88,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB53 LOG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 145,777 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 145,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached missing bolt (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2024 135,401 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 124,787 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 124,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 111,359 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 111,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 102,057 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 102,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 101,999 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 101,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 97,136 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Aug 2018 97,039 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 91,675 miles

long travel hand brake

Pass 6 Sep 2016 78,476 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 61,977 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 52,656 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 41,963 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,596 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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AB53 LOG is a 2009 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 88,379 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 AB53 LOG, 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 17 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AB53 LOG is a 2009 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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