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AO52 LJE

2002 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

178,692 mi
Last recorded178,692 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hilux106,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 LJE
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 178,692 miles

All rear seat belts have been removed along with rear seats

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 29 Sep 2021 178,692 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

All rear seat belts have been removed along with rear seats

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear rear light has bulb dividers missing

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Fail 28 Jun 2021 178,679 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Seat belt missing all (7.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front light lens nissing

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 167,722 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2020 167,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 156,542 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 156,406 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 141,201 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 141,201 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pivot has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 130,301 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 130,301 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 119,220 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

incorrect fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2016 119,220 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Propshaft universal joint worn ()

incorrect fuel cap fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2015 105,219 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2015 105,219 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Jun 2014 92,665 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 92,633 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 79,372 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 79,370 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 66,582 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 54,828 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 42,519 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 34,765 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,830 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades beginning to split

Pass 23 Jul 2007 27,356 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 20,946 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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AO52 LJE is a 2002 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AO52 LJE, 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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AO52 LJE is a 2002 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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