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BK55 HEJ

2005 Toyota Hiace

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

174,951 mi
Last recorded174,951 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hiace111,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HEJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 174,951 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2024 171,879 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 169,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 166,219 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 166,219 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 164,491 miles

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Rear both sides lower suspension arm mounts corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front sub frame and suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 159,534 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear differential bush slight play

Rear load sensing valve mount corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 159,474 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Rear both sides on rear lower arms (1.1.11 (c))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front sub frame corroded

Front suspension components corroded

Rear load sensing valve mount corroded but not considered excessive

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 150,916 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 140,834 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 132,738 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2017 127,308 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2017 127,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,958 miles

Exhaust joints corroding

Fail 5 Sep 2014 116,751 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 116,751 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 101,355 miles

slight cuts on outer ns/r tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2012 87,050 miles

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 2 Oct 2012 87,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

ns/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 76,381 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 63,599 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,339 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,512 miles

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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BK55 HEJ is a 2005 Toyota Hiace in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BK55 HEJ, 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 BK55 HEJ registered?

BK55 HEJ is a 2005 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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