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AE52 CZC

2002 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

160,279 mi
Last recorded160,279 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hilux106,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 CZC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 160,279 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 157,647 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 153,225 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 153,223 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 148,415 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2023 148,415 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 143,441 miles

nearside hand brake slow to operate

Fail 19 Jan 2022 143,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 138,662 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 138,661 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2019 134,726 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively x 2 (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 130,602 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 130,383 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x 3 to load valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside handbrake slow to operate

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes x 3 to load valve (3.6.B.2c)

rear tow bar cross member corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2016 118,165 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2015 110,821 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Nov 2015 110,800 miles

Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x 3 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 104,189 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 95,736 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Hinged tailboard cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,736 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 89,318 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 89,318 miles

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

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 82,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight free play detected steering due amount of joints

slight play detected in both propshafts

Fail 11 Nov 2011 82,020 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket loose (2.4.B.6a)

nearside front inner cv boot split

slight free play detected steering due amount of joints

slight play detected in both propshafts

Pass 9 Nov 2010 74,755 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 74,694 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 62,153 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 62,153 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 56,590 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Sep 2006 52,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2006 52,034 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre feathering on outer edge

Pass 10 Aug 2005 46,177 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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AE52 CZC is a 2002 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 106,432 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 AE52 CZC, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AE52 CZC is a 2002 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 2 September 2002.

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