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EB01AB

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

White Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,601 mi
Last recorded91,601 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEB01AB
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 91,601 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2026 91,566 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2025 91,534 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2024 91,425 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2024 91,404 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 91,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 91,363 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster defective

Fail 20 Feb 2024 91,350 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected shows white light to rear through indicator lens (4.3.1 (b) (ii))

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Rear Diff and Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster defective

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,560 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 90,549 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working Rear lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 89,453 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 89,442 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 63,512 miles

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Fail 6 Feb 2017 63,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

Based on 8,506 MOT tests across 1,047 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,751
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
1,047
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 387
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 278
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 214
constant velocity joint gaiter split 171
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 167
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EB01AB is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in White with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 130,324 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 Hi Lux fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 387 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EB01AB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was EB01AB registered?

EB01AB is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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