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2005 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

170,146 mi
Last recorded170,146 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration4 RC
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 170,146 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 28 Nov 2024 168,079 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2023 164,219 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2022 160,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 158,722 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 153,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 146,671 miles

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

patches of underside corrosion

Pass 26 Nov 2018 138,217 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 128,510 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 128,510 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 118,097 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 108,310 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,624 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 82,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 65,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 46,309 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 36,642 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 23,765 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 16,756 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 16,756 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

n/s/r lamp brocken

How Reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

Based on 1,500,658 MOT tests across 146,528 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
7,298
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
146,528
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 30,380
Brake pipe excessively corroded 30,017
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,129
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,123
position lamp(s) not working 22,068
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4 RC is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 107,280 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 30,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 4 RC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hilux typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4 RC is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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