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FX55 APO

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Gold Diesel 2999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,387 mi
Last recorded143,387 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX55 APO
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 143,387 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 140,883 miles

underbody is heavily undercoated

Pass 22 Nov 2022 133,954 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 133,104 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 133,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2019 133,049 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 125,488 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2017 125,488 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 110,932 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked windscreen along the bottom (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 110,932 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' cracked windscreen along the bottom (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 98,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 98,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 86,093 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 78,784 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 70,067 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 70,047 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed and action impaired (2.4.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 61,797 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 53,489 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 44,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 35,055 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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FX55 APO is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Gold with a 2,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX55 APO, 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 FX55 APO registered?

FX55 APO is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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