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A18 VXT

2005 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,934 mi
Last recorded168,934 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VXT
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 168,934 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2025 161,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2024 152,908 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 143,733 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general chassis surface corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2022 140,468 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Jan 2022 140,468 miles

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

high level brake light not working

Pass 28 Jan 2021 139,440 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 137,531 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damage to offside front wing

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

offside front tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 5 Feb 2019 132,369 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre has abnormal wear

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Pass 24 Jan 2018 129,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,152 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 121,243 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Fail 2 Feb 2015 113,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 113,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle has corrosion to various parts and places of the underside

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 105,921 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front indicator housing broken, no white light showing

Offside front indicator secured with tape

Offside front side light housing broken, secured with tape

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 105,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front indicator housing broken, no white light showing

Offside front indicator secured with tape

Offside front side light housing broken, secured with tape

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 97,498 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,929 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 88,852 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 78,790 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 67,445 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,323 miles

N/S/REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 55,269 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

N/S/REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED BUT NOT SHOWING WHITE LIGHT TO REAR.

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 43,443 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)

damage to fuel filler neck

damage to n/s/rear wing and tailgate

phone holder blocking view of road

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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A18 VXT is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 A18 VXT, 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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What year was A18 VXT registered?

A18 VXT is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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