2002 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · SL02 VJX
2002 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 13 Apr 2002. Recorded mileage 122,765 miles. MOT valid until 04 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,765 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SL02 VJX Key Findings
- 33 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/12/2025
- 122,765 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 13 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (39 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SL02 VJX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
33 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Toyota Hilux (SL02 VJX) between November 2005 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 13 failures.
The most recent test on 05 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 13 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (39 issues), Lighting (27 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Bodywork (11 issues), Tyres (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 71 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: “Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
SL02 VJX Mileage History
- 30/11/200539,007 mi
- 29/11/200642,279 mi+3,272 mi
- 28/11/200752,537 mi+10,258 mi
- 01/12/200857,657 mi+5,120 mi
- 01/12/200857,657 mi
- 16/11/200964,358 mi+6,701 mi
- 17/11/200964,358 mi
- 16/11/201078,943 mi+14,585 mi
- 17/11/201078,943 mi
- 16/05/201180,955 mi+2,012 mi
- 24/05/201283,810 mi+2,855 mi
- 03/06/201388,397 mi+4,587 mi
- 03/06/201388,397 mi
- 21/05/201490,209 mi+1,812 mi
- 10/07/201592,612 mi+2,403 mi
- 15/07/201592,613 mi+1 mi
- 14/07/2016109,634 mi+17,021 mi
- 26/06/2017112,889 mi+3,255 mi
- 27/06/2017112,889 mi
- 18/06/2018113,489 mi+600 mi
- 20/06/2018113,489 mi
- 19/07/2019114,659 mi+1,170 mi
- 19/07/2019114,659 mi
- 24/02/2021117,019 mi+2,360 mi
- 26/02/2021117,019 mi
- 13/05/2022118,833 mi+1,814 mi
- 16/05/2022118,833 mi
- 22/05/2023120,419 mi+1,586 mi
- 22/05/2023120,419 mi
- 27/05/2024121,525 mi+1,106 mi
- 13/06/2024121,532 mi+7 mi
- 20/08/2025122,667 mi+1,135 mi
- 05/12/2025122,765 mi+98 mi
Average of roughly 4,185 miles per year across 33 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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