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AG04 VLW

2004 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

53,088 mi
Last recorded53,088 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hilux111,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG04 VLW
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 53,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 48,252 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end: ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner Sills corroded, both sides

Pass 7 Aug 2023 43,725 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 37,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2022 37,735 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 34,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 33,498 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 33,498 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip damaged/ replaced (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 31,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

under vehicle all muddy

Fail 8 Aug 2017 31,113 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

under vehicle all muddy

Pass 9 Aug 2016 30,301 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired by lens repair tape (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 30,301 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance repaired by lens repair tape (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,187 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 27,507 miles

slight play in front syeering idler

Pass 7 Aug 2013 25,628 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 22,599 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2012 22,599 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 19,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 19,863 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 16,795 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 16,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 14,830 miles

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

front number backing starting to lift

offside rear lamp unit cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,160 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 10,254 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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AG04 VLW is a 2004 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AG04 VLW, 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 AG04 VLW registered?

AG04 VLW is a 2004 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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