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L531 ASU

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Black Diesel 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,331 mi
Last recorded185,331 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2009
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL531 ASU
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2009 185,331 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2008 159,493 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 159,493 miles

Offside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 137,609 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 137,609 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 114,199 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 114,199 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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L531 ASU is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Black with a 2,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L531 ASU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L531 ASU registered?

L531 ASU is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is L531 ASU safe to buy?

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