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AF04 SMU

2004 Toyota Hilux

Beige Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

134,164 mi
Last recorded134,164 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hilux111,127 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 SMU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 134,164 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underbody including suspension steering and brakes corroded/ heavily undersealed in prescribed areas

Pass 16 Dec 2023 126,912 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 116,846 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

underbody corrosion in various places

Pass 6 Jan 2022 108,241 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 100,747 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 100,685 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 94,628 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 93,685 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 92,321 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 86,429 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 83,376 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 76,765 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,814 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 61,253 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 53,164 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,838 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 39,907 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 31,798 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 22,875 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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AF04 SMU is a 2004 Toyota Hilux in Beige with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 111,127 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AF04 SMU, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF04 SMU registered?

AF04 SMU is a 2004 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is AF04 SMU safe to buy?

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