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AR51 ELO

2002 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,652 mi
Last recorded101,652 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hilux106,432 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 ELO
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 101,652 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 100,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 97,153 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 95,034 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 93,197 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 91,373 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2020 91,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 90,258 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2019 90,258 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 88,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Fail 23 May 2018 88,394 miles

Brake pivot has restricted free movement Axle location pivot seized (1.1.15 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 14 Jun 2017 86,075 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished & starting to split

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both rear leaf spring bushes worn

Fail 14 Jun 2017 86,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished & starting to split

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

Offside Rear wheel binding slightly

both rear leaf spring bushes worn

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,321 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 82,677 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 82,677 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,902 miles

front inner brake pads on limit

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

play in n/s and o/s/f lower ball joints

Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,902 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front inner brake pads on limit

front to rear brake pipes corroded

n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes corroded

play in n/s and o/s/f lower ball joints

Pass 24 May 2013 75,592 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 71,700 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 69,199 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,162 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 65,599 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,175 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 51,860 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,957 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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AR51 ELO is a 2002 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AR51 ELO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AR51 ELO registered?

AR51 ELO is a 2002 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is AR51 ELO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 ELO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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