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AP52 YOG

2002 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

154,914 mi
Last recorded154,914 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hilux106,432 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP52 YOG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 154,914 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 153,255 miles

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 152,754 miles

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

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

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

slight wear nearside steering drop arm link

Fail 15 Jan 2024 152,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight wear nearside steering drop arm link

Pass 23 Jan 2023 149,763 miles

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

slight wear nearside front steering arm

surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Jan 2023 149,753 miles

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

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

slight wear nearside front steering arm

surface corrosion on all rear brake pipes

Pass 14 Dec 2021 146,062 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 146,061 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Apr 2021 145,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

fuel tank strap corroded

Pass 14 May 2020 144,305 miles

centre exhaust corroded

Fail 13 May 2020 144,302 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2018 142,650 miles

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

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

small hole in rear exhaust silencer

Pass 18 Mar 2017 132,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 130,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 119,272 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 119,271 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 108,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Jan 2015 108,394 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 100,474 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,459 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 96,832 miles

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERULES RUSTY .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORMN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

PLAY IN NS STEERING IDLER .ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

PLAY IN NSF & OSF WHEEL BEARINGS .ACCEPYABLE AT TIME OF MOT

REAR PROPSHAFT UJ WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF & OSF TRACK ROD ENDS AND STERING JOINTS . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

ALL BRAKE HOSE FERULES RUSTY .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES PERISHED .OK AT TIME OF MOT

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORMN .OK AT TIME OF MOT

PLAY IN NS STEERING IDLER .ONLY JUST ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

PLAY IN NSF & OSF WHEEL BEARINGS .ACCEPYABLE AT TIME OF MOT

REAR PROPSHAFT UJ WORN .OK AT TIME OF MOT TEST

SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF & OSF TRACK ROD ENDS AND STERING JOINTS . ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF MOT

Pass 12 Dec 2011 88,282 miles

front brake pads getting low

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 13 Dec 2010 78,453 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 65,773 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 65,136 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,417 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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AP52 YOG is a 2002 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 AP52 YOG, 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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AP52 YOG is a 2002 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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