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AE56 YHG

2007 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,884 mi
Last recorded152,884 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Hilux93,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 YHG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 152,884 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 152,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 143,862 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 143,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 133,435 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 125,945 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 125,934 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 1.0, READING OBTAINED 1.88 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn very close to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Chassis corroded

Engine MIL active

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective NS & OS (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Tow bar corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 118,057 miles

Engine malfunction light active

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 118,053 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine malfunction light active

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 104,695 miles

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

mil light on

Fail 11 Dec 2019 104,695 miles

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

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

mil light on

Pass 21 Dec 2018 96,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine warning light on

Fail 17 Dec 2018 96,310 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides, to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm + worn on edges + cut in outer side wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.1mm + worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm + worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine warning light on

Pass 28 Dec 2017 88,145 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2017 87,896 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 80,232 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 74,238 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 68,396 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 65,023 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 58,958 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 55,719 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 55,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 52,193 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 45,100 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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AE56 YHG is a 2007 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 93,306 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 AE56 YHG, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE56 YHG is a 2007 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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