2009 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · FX59 YWS
2009 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2009. Recorded mileage 182,685 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2009 · Lincoln
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,685 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FX59 YWS Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2021
- 182,685 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FX59 YWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2009 Toyota Hilux (FX59 YWS) between September 2012 and November 2021.
The record contains 9 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 05 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (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.
FX59 YWS Mileage History
- 11/09/201287,387 mi
- 11/09/201287,387 mi
- 26/09/201386,167 mi-1,220 mi
- 09/09/2014121,514 mi+35,347 mi
- 25/09/2015164,986 mi+43,472 mi
- 07/10/2016172,384 mi+7,398 mi
- 27/07/2018172,903 mi+519 mi
- 10/09/2019172,943 mi+40 mi
- 10/09/2019172,943 mi
- 06/11/2020178,596 mi+5,653 mi
- 05/11/2021182,685 mi+4,089 mi
Average of roughly 10,415 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Hilux Mk7
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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