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L821 EAB

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,178 mi
Last recorded265,178 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL821 EAB
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 265,178 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

f/n/s tyre wearing on edges

n/s outer sill corroding

oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Fail 25 Mar 2014 265,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

f/n/s tyre wearing on edges

n/s outer sill corroding

oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 May 2012 252,859 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight oil leak

slight play in steering idler

Pass 4 May 2011 239,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight buckle in both rear brake drums

sump guard fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2010 222,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s running board mountings corroding

slight buckle in both rear brake drums

slight play in steering idler

sump guard fitted

Fail 22 Apr 2009 206,489 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

r/n/s bumper corner corroding

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

slight play in steering idler

sump guard fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2009 206,489 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

r/n/s bumper corner corroding

slight buckle in f/n/s brake disc

slight play in steering idler

sump guard fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2008 187,210 miles

front & rear anti-roll bar bushs worn

n/s inner cvj gaitor perished

slight play in steering idler

sump guard fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2007 171,553 miles

front anti-roll bar bushs to chassis showing signs of wear

rear axle anti-roll bar bushes showing signs of wear

slight play in steering idler

Pass 6 May 2006 150,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing low 3mm

slight buckle in f/o/s disc

slight play in steering idler

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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L821 EAB 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 80%.

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 L821 EAB, 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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L821 EAB is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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