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2004 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · AP53 LUH

AP53 LUH

2004 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 26/01/2004. Recorded mileage 202,638 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
TOYOTA HILUX
Year / Origin
2004 · Norwich
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 18/06/2025
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
202,638 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 18/06/2025
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2004
Engine
2494cc

AP53 LUH Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 17/06/2025
  • 202,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
35
/ 100 · Poor
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
! Older vehicle
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AP53 LUH Mileage History

  1. 16/08/2022189,036 mi
  2. 19/06/2023192,208 mi+3,172 mi
  3. 20/06/2023192,208 mi
  4. 14/06/2024195,942 mi+3,734 mi
  5. 17/06/2025202,638 mi+6,696 mi

Average of roughly 4,796 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

AP53 LUH MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 15 Sept 2026, 01:36
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Toyota Hilux (AP53 LUH) between August 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 17 June 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Windscreen (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 9 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.

Recorded failure items include: “Steering linkage deformed Idler Arm (2.1.3 (c) (i))”; “Exhaust system insecure Not Attached (6.1.2 (a))”; “Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is imp”.

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