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L403 WYJ

1993 Toyota Hilux

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

225,347 mi
Last recorded225,347 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1993 Toyota Hilux135,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL403 WYJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 225,347 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured NS+OS (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 223,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 218,797 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 217,269 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 217,269 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 213,520 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

bolt on support bracket for radiator fractured

Fail 17 Nov 2020 213,519 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

bolt on support bracket for radiator fractured

Pass 14 Nov 2019 210,263 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 210,259 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt NSF inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2018 205,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 205,274 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive conector loose (4.11 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 205,269 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S and O/S (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt buckle missing N/S and O/S (7.1.2 (d))

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

Bull bar not secure properly

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 195,632 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubbing on bump stop when fully extended.

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber rubbing on bump stop when fully extended.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 195,628 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner CV boot damaged

Nearside Front Shock absorber rubbing on bump stop when fully extended.

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

Offside Front Inner CV boot damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber rubbing on bump stop when fully extended.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 179,527 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 174,422 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 168,556 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 156,621 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 156,621 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 142,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2010 138,753 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 130,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside steering idler worn

Fail 17 Apr 2009 130,943 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside steering idler worn

Pass 17 Apr 2008 121,820 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre tread edge worn

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Fail 14 Apr 2008 121,820 miles

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre tread edge worn

offside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,121 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 112,121 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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Fail 22 Mar 2006 100,031 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 100,031 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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L403 WYJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1993 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 135,062 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 L403 WYJ, 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 33 years old, this Toyota Hilux is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L403 WYJ is a 1993 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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