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BJ56 WLU

2007 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,704 mi
Last recorded170,704 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Toyota Hilux93,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ56 WLU
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 170,704 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front & rear both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body / suspension componets corroded

under body has coat of under seal

Pass 26 Jul 2024 166,862 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear tub very corroded

under side coated in under seal

Pass 19 Jul 2023 163,461 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Fail 19 Jul 2023 163,461 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2022 158,461 miles

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside coated in wax oil restricting full inspection of body suspension and brake pipes

Pass 5 Jul 2021 152,157 miles

Manufactures and engine body covers fitted restricting full inspection

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 145,580 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 138,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak axle and engine

Pass 8 May 2018 132,077 miles

EML illuminated

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Fail 8 May 2018 132,077 miles

EML illuminated

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 2 May 2017 123,099 miles

eml on

front wiper blades starting to wear

Pass 29 Apr 2016 109,578 miles

EML Light On Dash

Fine stone chips showing srceen

Oil Leak

Pass 5 May 2015 96,760 miles

eml light stays on

Pass 29 Apr 2014 86,915 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,915 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,915 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 May 2013 79,474 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 79,474 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2012 44,392 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 54,148 miles

EML illuminated

both rear tyres show uneven wear across tread area

front pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2010 39,542 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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BJ56 WLU is a 2007 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 93,306 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 BJ56 WLU, 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 19 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ56 WLU is a 2007 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 15 January 2007.

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