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BC57 HYH

2008 Toyota Hi Lux

White Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

290,039 mi
Last recorded290,039 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hi Lux159,829 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC57 HYH
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 290,039 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 290,015 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2024 279,061 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2024 279,061 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 265,437 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2023 265,437 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisy /rough (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 251,191 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 235,341 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 235,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2020 220,736 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 208,168 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 208,168 miles

Front 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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Oct 2019 207,672 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2018 179,027 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

both front tyres worn on inner edges just passable recommend replacement & tracking check

Pass 23 May 2017 170,507 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 May 2017 170,505 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported Fog light wiring underside (1.9.2a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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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BC57 HYH is a 2008 Toyota Hi Lux in White with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 159,829 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 BC57 HYH, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC57 HYH is a 2008 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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