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L231 WPX

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,260 mi
Last recorded171,260 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2010
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL231 WPX
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2010 171,260 miles

centre silencer corroded

engine oil leak

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

o/s/r fog light faded

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear shock absorber bushes perished

rear silencer join blowing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 21 Jun 2010 171,260 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

centre silencer corroded

engine oil leak

movement in n/s/r wheel bearing

n/s/f tyre low tread inner edge

o/s/r fog light faded

o/s/r tyre nailed

rear shock absorber bushes perished

rear silencer join blowing

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 9 Jun 2009 159,801 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear lap belt missing

slight rear brake judder present

Fail 4 Jun 2009 159,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear lap belt missing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 149,192 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle pulls to left when driven

Fail 5 Mar 2008 149,192 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

Vehicle pulls to left when driven

Pass 8 Feb 2007 140,584 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 140,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 118,958 miles

advises as 383279916088.

Fail 19 Jan 2006 118,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ilder bushes have slight play.

slight movement nearside rear hub, suspect inner shaft.

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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L231 WPX is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L231 WPX, 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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L231 WPX is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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