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2008 Toyota Hilux

White Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,182 mi
Last recorded154,182 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hilux91,070 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LOG
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2026 154,182 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

pickup bed heavily corroded and holed. not effecting overall security

Fail 11 Mar 2026 154,175 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Headlight lenses deteriorated

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Both nearside and offside (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both nearside and offside chassis rails (5.3.6 (a) (i))

pickup bed heavily corroded and holed. not effecting overall security

Pass 5 Mar 2025 144,195 miles

Chassis rails corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded Both nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

pickup bed heavily corroded and holed. not effecting overall security

Pass 12 Mar 2024 133,574 miles

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

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

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

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced pickup bed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced pickup bed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis heavily coated in underseal

pickup bed heavily corroded and holed. not effecting overall security

Fail 11 Mar 2024 133,574 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Cab mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Body fixing missing, but overall security not significantly reduced pickup bed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Body mounting fixing insecure, but overall security not significantly reduced pickup bed (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

chassis heavily coated in underseal

pickup bed heavily corroded and holed. not effecting overall security

Pass 28 Feb 2023 130,180 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 124,777 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All

Pass 10 Mar 2021 117,980 miles

ALL 4 ROAD WHEELS OUTSIDE OF BODY

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 117,899 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp nut and bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

ALL 4 ROAD WHEELS OUTSIDE OF BODY

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 112,407 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 111,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 99,212 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 98,545 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 90,796 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 90,796 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,095 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake disc's pitted

Pass 22 Nov 2010 66,152 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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AE05 LOG is a 2008 Toyota Hilux in White with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AE05 LOG, 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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AE05 LOG is a 2008 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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