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AJ55 GPV

2005 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

144,590 mi
Last recorded144,590 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 144,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner

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

Offside Rear hand brake slightly low effort

Offside Rear service brake slightly low effort

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner

Pass 19 Dec 2024 138,951 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,940 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail rear prop shaft, universal joint at the gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Nov 2024 138,854 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis Rear cross member above the fuel tank. Nearside and offside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 134,375 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2023 134,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting corroded exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 130,027 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 130,027 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 122,920 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 117,052 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 117,052 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,158 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 102,084 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 102,084 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 94,072 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 85,889 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,878 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 77,877 miles

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

Front brake pads appear worn low

Pass 2 Nov 2015 76,472 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 76,472 miles

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,278 miles

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

Nearside Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 22 Oct 2013 54,681 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 45,804 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 45,798 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 42,564 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 36,681 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 30,445 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 23,575 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 23,575 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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AJ55 GPV is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 GPV, 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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What year was AJ55 GPV registered?

AJ55 GPV is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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