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AJ55 BFM

2005 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 BFM
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 74,452 miles

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Offside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Fail 29 May 2025 74,451 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis, body mount. (1.1.21 (e) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Offside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2024 73,788 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Nearside Rear Fuel tank mounting corroded, strong advisory.

Offside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 72,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Fail 14 Apr 2023 72,858 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Nearside Front Body: mounting fixing , floor to chassis, corroded.

Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,818 miles

General under body corrosion.

Park brake lever long travel.

Fail 6 Apr 2022 71,818 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion.

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

Park brake lever long travel.

Pass 12 Apr 2021 71,456 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 71,456 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 70,843 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2020 70,812 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength forward of spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 68,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,682 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 66,680 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,963 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Fail 29 Mar 2017 63,963 miles

Nearside Front wiper smearing slightly

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 62,917 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 57,552 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 51,355 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 45,388 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 37,998 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 32,096 miles

FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW. SLIGHT PERISHING ON SIDEWALLS

Pass 18 Feb 2010 28,468 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 21,647 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 21,301 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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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AJ55 BFM is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 AJ55 BFM, 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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AJ55 BFM is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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