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AO05 STX

2005 Toyota Hilux

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

174,288 mi
Last recorded174,288 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hilux107,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 STX
MakeToyota
ModelHilux
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 174,288 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 173,402 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 172,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 170,715 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 169,672 miles

Offside Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 168,822 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 168,822 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 165,878 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust leak rear box

Pass 12 Mar 2019 162,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 154,931 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 145,223 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 145,216 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst under test (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Feb 2016 138,074 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 129,578 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 133,904 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 133,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 116,709 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 116,708 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 111,230 miles

Front propshaft worn

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 96,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 90,050 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 84,285 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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AO05 STX is a 2005 Toyota Hilux in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AO05 STX, 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 AO05 STX registered?

AO05 STX is a 2005 Toyota Hilux, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is AO05 STX safe to buy?

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