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J11 MFH

1997 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

100,520 mi
Last recorded100,520 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 MFH
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 100,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,706 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 98,706 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 96,183 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 92,517 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 92,517 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 90,022 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,039 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 87,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 84,806 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 84,805 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 82,442 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018 82,441 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 80,402 miles

hydraulic pipe for tipper bed fouling exhaust

underbody and chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Nov 2016 80,142 miles

rear brakes uneven

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,142 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,996 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 77,123 miles

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

Front n/s indicator cracked

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

Oil leak

Rear n/s light lens cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2012 77,123 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s front indicator lens brocken

rear exhaust bracket loose

rear number plate light cable tied and rear fog lamp

Fail 22 Oct 2012 77,123 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

n/s front indicator lens brocken

rear exhaust bracket loose

rear number plate light cable tied and rear fog lamp

Pass 31 Oct 2011 74,865 miles

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,865 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 4 Nov 2010 68,439 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front hub seals leaking

Pass 14 Apr 2010 67,089 miles

both front hub seals leaking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s wing damaged

slight movement in o/s steering idler

Fail 13 Apr 2010 67,088 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front hub seals leaking

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s wing damaged

slight movement in o/s steering idler

Fail 15 Feb 2010 67,041 miles

Centre Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

n/s and o/s front leak spring fraying al most at failure

n/s and o/s rear leaf springs have fraying

play in steering system

rear brake hose cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2009 66,753 miles

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

Fail 18 Feb 2009 66,753 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

n/s and o/s front wheel bearings have play

Pass 20 Feb 2008 66,299 miles

n/s and o/s front hub seals leaking

Fail 20 Feb 2008 66,299 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

n/s and o/s front hub seals leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2007 65,772 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 65,772 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 64,924 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 64,924 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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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J11 MFH is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.0% with a typical mileage of 120,134 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 J11 MFH, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J11 MFH is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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