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BN05 DTU

2005 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

180,888 mi
Last recorded180,888 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hiace111,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DTU
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 180,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 176,231 miles

under body heavily rusty corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 172,007 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 167,071 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,751 miles

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated differential stabiliser (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 159,185 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 155,487 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 152,192 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 150,165 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,306 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 148,306 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 146,836 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 135,460 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 135,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre 3mm

offside front tyre poor

Pass 6 Feb 2013 116,229 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 107,250 miles

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 27 Jun 2011 92,827 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear tyre 3mm

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,646 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 72,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 59,775 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 48,514 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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BN05 DTU is a 2005 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN05 DTU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN05 DTU?

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What year was BN05 DTU registered?

BN05 DTU is a 2005 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is BN05 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DTU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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