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AL51 CJM

2009 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

180,992 mi
Last recorded180,992 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Toyota Hilux88,379 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 CJM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 180,992 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 180,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jun 2025 180,990 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2024 164,793 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 164,792 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 164,792 miles

Offside Rear Brake drum contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 153,262 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 148,344 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective o/s & n/s slight misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

top up engine oil prior to test 2x LT

Pass 8 Mar 2021 147,291 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (rubber prop mounting) (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 25 Feb 2021 147,227 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

coolant level low.

localised corrosion to under side of vehicle.

Pass 11 Mar 2020 145,949 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 145,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 144,936 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 143,143 miles

both front tyres worn on edge

Fail 3 Aug 2018 143,142 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edge

Pass 7 Aug 2017 141,669 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 141,668 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 141,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 141,157 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 139,065 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,152 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 88,910 miles

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

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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AL51 CJM is a 2009 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 AL51 CJM, 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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AL51 CJM is a 2009 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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