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AJ04 VCD

2004 Toyota Hilux

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests17 (7 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate41.2%

Mileage

174,307 mi
Last recorded174,307 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hilux111,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ04 VCD
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 174,307 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator lense loose

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Hub assembly leaking

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2016 174,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear reflector missing Both sides (1.5.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Indicator loose

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

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Offside Rear Hub assembly leaking

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (2.4.B.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 170,532 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r hub seal leaking

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 170,531 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/s/r hub seal leaking

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 170,523 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn (2.4.G.4d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

O/s/r hub seal leaking

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front pads getting low

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 163,866 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r has axle leak

Fail 8 Jan 2014 163,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r has axle leak

Pass 30 Jan 2013 158,386 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 158,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front wheel alinement toeing to much

Fail 30 Nov 2011 158,375 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 May 2009 141,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both batteries coverd up with towels

timing belt warning light on dash

Pass 22 May 2009 141,272 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)

both batteries coverd up with towels

timing belt warning light on dash

Fail 20 May 2009 141,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s hand brake not as good as n/s/.

o/s/r brake binding a little

Fail 9 May 2008 111,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

o/s hand brake not as good as n/s/.

o/s/r brake binding a little

Pass 18 Apr 2007 84,086 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 83,710 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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AJ04 VCD is a 2004 Toyota Hilux in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 41.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hilux models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 111,127 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 AJ04 VCD, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hilux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AJ04 VCD is a 2004 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 27 April 2004.

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