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BJ05 WUY

2005 Toyota Hiace

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

261,698 mi
Last recorded261,698 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hiace111,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 WUY
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 261,698 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 261,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 253,866 miles

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Fail 18 Feb 2025 253,863 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength all round and inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

underbody and chassis corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2024 244,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2024 244,959 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength doorstep by jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 234,599 miles

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2023 233,879 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning valve insecure (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 223,570 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 216,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 216,651 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2020 214,518 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 214,516 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 208,201 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 200,438 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 200,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 189,374 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 177,259 miles

slight play in both front anti roll bar droplink bushes

Pass 5 Jan 2015 163,615 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

slight deterioration to nearside headlamp dip beam output

slight play in both front anti roll bar link bushes

Pass 21 Sep 2013 143,149 miles

n/s headlight chipped

Exhaust rusty

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Sep 2013 143,023 miles

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

Exhaust rusty

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s headlight chipped

Pass 3 Aug 2012 124,367 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2011 105,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 91,046 miles

Near side mirror glass cracked

Timing belt light on dash

Pass 2 Jun 2009 72,544 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 72,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 57,085 miles

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

both rear lamp lens cracked at edges

Fail 24 Jun 2008 57,080 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both rear lamp lens cracked at edges

How Reliable is the Toyota Hiace?

Based on 336,612 MOT tests across 26,029 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,628
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
26,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,062
position lamp(s) not working 7,572
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,329
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 6,444
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BJ05 WUY is a 2005 Toyota Hiace in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.4% with a typical mileage of 111,090 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 Hiace fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8,788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 WUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hiace typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ05 WUY registered?

BJ05 WUY is a 2005 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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