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FJ08 BLU

2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser

Blue Petrol 4000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,696 mi
Last recorded81,696 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser71,557 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 BLU
MakeToyota
ModelFj Cruiser
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 81,696 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 81,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front suspension arms rear bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 74,413 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides looking low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 69,226 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 64,047 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 60,121 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 60,120 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working door mirror side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Toyota Fj Cruiser?

Based on 1,689 MOT tests across 422 vehicles.

85.4%
Pass Rate
4,809
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
422
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 9
fog lamp not working 8
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FJ08 BLU is a 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser in Blue with a 4,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.3% with a typical mileage of 71,557 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 Fj Cruiser fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 9 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ08 BLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Fj Cruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Fj Cruiser is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FJ08 BLU registered?

FJ08 BLU is a 2008 Toyota Fj Cruiser, first registered on 31 December 2008.

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