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EJ61 BLK

2011 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,982 mi
Last recorded83,982 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2011 Toyota Hilux82,219 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ61 BLK
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 83,982 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 75,966 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2025 75,966 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 70,930 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 70,930 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 64,609 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 64,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2021 58,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2021 58,667 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S,N/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 51,151 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,944 miles

Under vehicle surface rust

Pass 7 Sep 2019 46,730 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 40,096 miles

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

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 2 Jan 2018 38,892 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,397 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 1 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 80,234 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 80,234 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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EJ61 BLK is a 2011 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2011 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 82,219 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 EJ61 BLK, 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 15 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ61 BLK registered?

EJ61 BLK is a 2011 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 19 December 2011.

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