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AJ55 GVD

2005 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

139,737 mi
Last recorded139,737 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 139,737 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 132,101 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 132,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 128,239 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2022 128,229 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 121,370 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaners ()

Fail 29 Jul 2020 121,358 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in center (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air cleaners ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal 1.6 to 2 mm in center (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 116,280 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 116,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 110,136 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 101,957 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 101,957 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,038 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 84,945 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 84,803 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2014 79,082 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 79,082 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 73,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 73,415 miles

Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 66,664 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 57,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,767 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 35,910 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 35,910 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 29,428 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 25,997 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 25,997 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 GVD is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

AJ55 GVD is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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