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N653 FHE

2001 Toyota Hi Lux

Green Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

199,313 mi
Last recorded199,313 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Toyota Hi Lux147,429 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN653 FHE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 199,313 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 199,297 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected trailing arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2024 197,931 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2024 197,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting body mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 195,722 miles

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 29 Jul 2023 195,692 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Jun 2023 195,600 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 192,855 miles

Both Inner Sills corroded no holes

both rear springs and mounting points corroded no holes

Fail 14 Jun 2022 192,850 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both Inner Sills corroded no holes

both rear springs and mounting points corroded no holes

Pass 1 Jul 2021 190,094 miles

Steering rack feels notchy

All under floor corroded

Both front tyres low

Both inner sills corroded

Both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear spring mounting points corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2021 189,885 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

all under floor corroded not holed

both side rear brake pipes corroded but not excessive

front tyres getting low

inner sills corroded not holed

rear springs badly corroded and mounting points corroded

steering rack feels notchy

Pass 1 Jul 2020 185,294 miles

all under floor corroded not holed

both chassis legs very badly corroded but not holed

both front brakepipes corroded not excessive

both inner and outer sills badly corroded but not holed

headlights misted but no beam pattern

n/s/r trim damaged but no sharp edges

rear inner arches near seatbelt mounting points corroded not holed

rear springs and mounting points badly corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2019 178,812 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all inc chassi and body mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 172,391 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both on the axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 165,237 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi both sides / inner sills / riggers (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 156,498 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 May 2016 156,270 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 150,214 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 144,305 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

both front brake discs worn

n/s steering rack mount worn

Pass 17 Jun 2013 137,576 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight play to steering rack mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2012 130,353 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 124,404 miles

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

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2011 124,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 117,755 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

steering rack mount slightly worn

Pass 21 Oct 2008 105,584 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 105,521 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 96,585 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 96,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 86,437 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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N653 FHE is a 2001 Toyota Hi Lux in Green with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 147,429 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N653 FHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 25 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N653 FHE is a 2001 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 January 2001.

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