2006 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · BIG 5854
2006 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Feb 2006. Recorded mileage 75,456 miles. MOT expired on 14 Feb 2013. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2006 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Feb 2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Feb 2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,456 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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BIG 5854 Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/05/2013
- 75,456 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
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BIG 5854 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2006 Toyota Hilux (BIG 5854) between May 2013 and May 2013.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Hilux Mk7
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- Rear Chassis Ladder Frame Structural Salt CorrosionSerious
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- Steering Column Spiral Cable Clock Spring FailureModerate
The spiral cable (clock spring) inside the steering wheel hub assembly transfers electrical connections to the driver airbag, horn, and steering wheel controls. Through repeated steering turns over high mileage, the internal flat ribbon cable suffers fatigue and fractures. When severed, the driver airbag is disconnected, illuminating the SRS airbag warning light on the dashboard, disabling the horn, and causing an immediate MOT test failure. Subject to UK safety recall R/2014/048.
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