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B9 ALV

2006 Toyota Hi Lux

Red Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

189,363 mi
Last recorded189,363 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hi Lux131,866 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 ALV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2006
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 189,363 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2026 189,340 miles

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

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded front to fuel tank metal fuel pipes corroded ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 178,319 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 178,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 169,323 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 167,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2022 167,007 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

n/s/f wheel bolts different to each other

Pass 15 Oct 2020 166,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/front wheel odd nuts and bolts

Fail 15 Oct 2020 166,806 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

n/s/front wheel odd nuts and bolts

Pass 8 Oct 2019 160,454 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 160,391 miles

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) steering idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 156,441 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 151,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 151,348 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 146,372 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 146,372 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 140,267 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 139,305 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2013 138,420 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2013 138,420 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 136,399 miles

rear reg plate slightly poor,both front wheel bearings slight play,both front lower balljoints slight play-atl,both rear inner anti roll bar bushes slight play

Pass 31 Oct 2011 131,956 miles

all tyres slightly cracking in places,both front top balljoints slight lift,front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2011 131,956 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

all tyres slightly cracking in places,both front top balljoints slight lift,front wheel bearings slight play

Fail 12 Sep 2011 131,454 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracking slightly in places

both front wheel bearings slight play

Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,258 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracking in places

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 129,214 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all tyres cracking in places

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2009 126,847 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 123,756 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 10 Nov 2008 123,756 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brakes noisy in operation

Pass 30 Nov 2007 120,539 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 120,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 108,939 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 108,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 102,369 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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B9 ALV is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux in Red with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 131,866 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B9 ALV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 20 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B9 ALV is a 2006 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 9 February 2006.

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