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A5 ROF

2008 Toyota Hilux

Silver Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

196,575 mi
Last recorded196,575 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 ROF
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 196,575 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Oct 2024 186,173 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 175,363 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attachment to brake accumulator (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2023 175,363 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material attachment to brake accumulator (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 166,533 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 157,397 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 157,397 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 147,189 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 147,185 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2019 135,427 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 135,427 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2018 123,527 miles

Front brakes slightly binding

Fail 14 May 2018 123,527 miles

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

Front brakes slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2017 112,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.95mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 9 May 2017 112,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.95mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.96mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2016 100,405 miles

Nearside Front 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 30 Apr 2015 89,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 77,985 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 77,982 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 65,016 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,990 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,074 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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A5 ROF is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in Silver with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 91,070 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 A5 ROF, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hilux is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was A5 ROF registered?

A5 ROF is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 9 April 2008.

Is A5 ROF safe to buy?

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