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A4 PJS

2005 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 PJS
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 96,937 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 92,184 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 89,646 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 86,132 miles

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

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

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

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

under body surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Fail 8 Jan 2018 86,130 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

under body surface corrosion to chassis and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 84,431 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 84,407 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 77,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 70,645 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 70,638 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 63,881 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,922 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 54,922 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 46,092 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 38,673 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,489 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 22,650 miles

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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A4 PJS is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A4 PJS, 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 A4 PJS registered?

A4 PJS is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is A4 PJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 PJS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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