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M555 MDF

1997 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

205,725 mi
Last recorded205,725 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hilux120,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM555 MDF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 205,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 205,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 199,538 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 195,501 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 191,276 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 191,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 190,982 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 189,979 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 187,845 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 184,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 171,940 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 171,741 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 165,982 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 165,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 160,018 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 160,004 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 154,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 148,413 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 148,413 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 140,814 miles

o/s front tyre inner and outer walls splitting

play in steering rack bushes

Pass 17 Mar 2010 131,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,991 miles

nearside rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly

offside rear parking brake mechanism sticking slightly

Pass 2 Apr 2008 111,424 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 99,873 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 99,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 87,513 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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M555 MDF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 M555 MDF, 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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What year was M555 MDF registered?

M555 MDF is a 1997 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is M555 MDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M555 MDF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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