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LJ55 UPH

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Black Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

187,514 mi
Last recorded187,514 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 UPH
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 187,514 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 187,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 175,195 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 175,185 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2020 160,748 miles

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2019 138,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 138,925 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 131,072 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 130,984 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 127,103 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 127,049 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 at load sensor valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 120,942 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 120,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 114,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 110,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 104,774 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 104,703 miles

Nearside Leaf spring splayed and fouling (2.4.B.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,615 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 42,062 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 29,208 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 23,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 18,058 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 18,058 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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LJ55 UPH is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Black with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LJ55 UPH, 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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LJ55 UPH is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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