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BN05 DVH

2005 Toyota Hiace

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

226,740 mi
Last recorded226,740 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hiace111,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN05 DVH
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 226,740 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2026 226,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING SEAT AND SHOCKABSORBER MTG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SPRING SEAT AND SHOCKABSORBER MTG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 221,605 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear chassis has rust present

Fail 26 Nov 2024 221,597 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 217,716 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 212,010 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 205,786 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 205,766 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2020 203,296 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 198,792 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 195,126 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 191,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 187,769 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 187,769 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2015 177,870 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 177,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 165,056 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 165,054 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 151,430 miles

axle mounting worn

Fail 24 Jun 2013 151,430 miles

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

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

axle mounting worn

Fail 18 Jun 2012 138,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 138,593 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 126,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 126,182 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 117,365 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 117,365 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 107,137 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,301 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 76,301 miles

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

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

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 DVH is a 2005 Toyota Hiace in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 BN05 DVH, 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 BN05 DVH registered?

BN05 DVH is a 2005 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BN05 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN05 DVH shows 29 tests with a 58.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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