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EU55 BDO

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,510 mi
Last recorded111,510 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 BDO
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 111,510 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear leaf springs corroded and worn

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

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security rear buck mountings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,247 miles

Diesel cooler appears damp but no sign of leak

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Leaf spring worn or corroded

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 107,595 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 105,298 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 105,297 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 101,689 miles

Chassis has surface corrosion

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

underside of vehicle corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 10 Feb 2020 96,546 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 91,064 miles

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 91,059 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 85,029 miles

exhaust is corroded

offside front tyre is showing wear on inner edge

surface corrosion on chassis

Pass 15 Feb 2017 80,172 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 72,645 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 67,530 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge.

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 59,810 miles

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

n/s/f tyre distorted.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 52,612 miles

exhaust pipework rusty

front pads only just mot legal/discs showing wear

general surface corrossion on chassis areas

Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,147 miles

front pads low

Pass 14 Sep 2010 40,053 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 31,805 miles

front tyres average 3.5 mm

n/s/r tyre just mot legal

Pass 19 Sep 2008 24,411 miles

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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EU55 BDO is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Silver with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EU55 BDO, 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 EU55 BDO registered?

EU55 BDO is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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