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A12 LDJ

2005 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

205,651 mi
Last recorded205,651 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 LDJ
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 205,651 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 21 Aug 2025 205,648 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Mar 2024 197,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to suspension components

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 191,582 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bothsides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear bump stops missing

dog cage fitted cant test rear seat belts

rear chassis corroded

Pass 20 Apr 2022 188,085 miles

both rear bump stops missing.

corrosion to rear body/chassis.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

rear seat belts not tested-dog cage fitted.

Fail 6 Apr 2022 188,081 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle discs distorted. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear bump stops missing.

corrosion to rear body/chassis.

fuel filler pipes corroded.

rear seat belts not tested-dog cage fitted.

Pass 30 Mar 2021 182,995 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded.

rear seatbelts not tested.

Fail 24 Mar 2021 182,990 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel filler/breather pipes corroded.

rear seatbelts not tested.

Pass 31 Mar 2020 181,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

temporary fuelcap fitted.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 176,500 miles

Offside Rear bump stop missing.

rear exhaust weak.

rear seats folded flat-cage fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2018 170,964 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fuel pipes corroded.

rear seats not checked - dogcage fitted.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 163,193 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 156,126 miles

Surface corrosion to underside

Pass 13 Nov 2015 150,361 miles

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Under trays fitted

Fail 10 Nov 2015 150,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel filler pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush top and bottom bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Unable to inspect front brake pads

Under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 140,223 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 131,937 miles

Fuel filler tubes corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside parking brake effort a little low.

Fail 10 Oct 2013 131,832 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fuel filler tubes corroded.

Fuel pipes corroded.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside parking brake effort a little low.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 119,463 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Mar 2012 119,347 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,515 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2011 115,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2010 107,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 107,947 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 100,436 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear seats not fitted seat belts not tested

Pass 15 Mar 2008 93,698 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 81,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 81,332 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2006 62,871 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 62,848 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 62,848 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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A12 LDJ is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A12 LDJ, 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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A12 LDJ is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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