2004 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · PL53 UFT
2004 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2004. Recorded mileage 67,223 miles. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (17 Mar 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 67,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL53 UFT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/09/2025
- 67,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 29 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL53 UFT MOT History
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 (PL53 UFT) between May 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Lighting (11 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength c”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
PL53 UFT Mileage History
- 04/05/202364,945 mi
- 04/05/202364,945 mi
- 04/09/202466,212 mi+1,267 mi
- 18/09/202466,214 mi+2 mi
- 01/09/202567,223 mi+1,009 mi
Average of roughly 977 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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