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489 XAF

2004 Toyota Hi Lux

Gold Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,677 mi
Last recorded125,677 miles
Recorded on26 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux143,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration489 XAF
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2018 125,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

towbar componants corroding

Fail 23 May 2018 125,674 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

towbar componants corroding

Pass 27 May 2017 124,359 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2017 124,357 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 122,441 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 120,628 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 120,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 27 May 2014 107,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2014 107,721 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 97,705 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 19 May 2012 89,223 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 83,182 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 May 2011 83,182 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 77,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 69,275 miles

n/s/r tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 6 May 2008 65,609 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 64,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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489 XAF is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux in Gold with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 143,962 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 489 XAF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Lux typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 489 XAF registered?

489 XAF is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is 489 XAF safe to buy?

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