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AE55 XXV

2005 Toyota Hilux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

192,418 mi
Last recorded192,418 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE55 XXV
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 192,418 miles

Both front inner sills corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion on underside of vehicle

Pass 11 Dec 2023 192,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 180,240 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 170,426 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 160,905 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 160,878 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 150,724 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 150,724 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 142,976 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 142,844 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick On metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 135,086 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,232 miles

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 120,787 miles

Nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 2 Jul 2014 114,925 miles

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

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

nearside front brake has a slight bind

Pass 6 Nov 2013 112,305 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,752 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 92,798 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 81,610 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 71,712 miles

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

Front Brake pads worn to approx 2mm (wear indicator is in contac t with discs)

Rear fog light is set at a poor angle (but still visible )

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 58,496 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 58,361 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

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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AE55 XXV is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AE55 XXV, 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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AE55 XXV is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 1 October 2005.

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