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FT05 HFU

2005 Toyota Land Cruiser

Silver Diesel 4164cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

237,127 mi
Last recorded237,127 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser97,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT05 HFU
MakeToyota
ModelLand Cruiser
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,164cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 237,127 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 236,369 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 231,962 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens corroded

Offside Rear body /sill corroded

Fail 7 Oct 2021 231,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp lens corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear body /sill corroded

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected (5.3.5 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2021 231,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 231,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 229,233 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outter edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer valance corroaded badly

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all pipes corroaded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

fuel tank filler neck badly corroaded

Pass 17 May 2018 227,398 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outter egdes

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion N.S.R corner under side (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear diff lock motor damaged

fuel tank shield corroaded

Pass 19 May 2017 217,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced water ingress (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2016 200,301 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 200,301 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2015 182,859 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

near side rear rear seat missing for belt check

Pass 23 May 2014 161,493 miles

O/S/F fog lamp damaged

centre exhurst box blowing

exhust down pipe bull ring blowing

front pads look low

play in rear drop links

Pass 8 May 2013 140,876 miles

play in rear anti rollbar drop links bushs

water in O/S/F fog lamp

Fail 8 May 2013 140,876 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

play in rear anti rollbar drop links bushs

water in O/S/F fog lamp

Pass 18 May 2012 123,087 miles

rear anti roll bar drop link bushs worn (lower )

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

water in o/s/f fog lamp

Fail 16 May 2012 123,087 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear anti roll bar drop link bushs worn (lower )

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

water in o/s/f fog lamp

Pass 11 May 2011 104,401 miles

air con pipes leaking

belts squeaking suspect alternator belts

Pass 7 May 2010 87,756 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 70,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 70,300 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 51,997 miles

hand brake travel becoming long

o/s/f fog lamp not working

How Reliable is the Toyota Land Cruiser?

Based on 446,391 MOT tests across 36,084 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
6,776
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
36,084
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,265
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,714
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6,304
Registration plate lamp not working 6,249
position lamp(s) not working 5,976
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FT05 HFU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser in Silver with a 4,164cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,408 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 Land Cruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,265 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT05 HFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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FT05 HFU is a 2005 Toyota Land Cruiser, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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