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N230 BRC

2005 Toyota Prado

Blue Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

150,930 mi
Last recorded150,930 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Prado124,003 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN230 BRC
MakeToyota
ModelPrado
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 150,930 miles

steering rack seepage at rack ends

Pass 28 Jan 2025 146,981 miles

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 146,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) BUSH WORN (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement AND O/S/REAR (1.1.15 (e))

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SPRINGS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 144,174 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 141,865 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from rear comp. valve to rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 135,053 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 back to front and 2 across rear axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 131,834 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 131,834 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached broken off (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Jan 2020 131,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes slightly corroded at load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake low effort 71kg, nearside 321kg and locked.

Transmission fluid leak

Pass 15 Jan 2019 127,921 miles

Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear propshaft, rear universal joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 124,003 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 118,966 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 114,361 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 108,851 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 103,956 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 100,110 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 95,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 91,301 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 86,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,279 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 75,928 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 75,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 72,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 65,837 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Prado?

Based on 2,825 MOT tests across 215 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,455
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
215
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 70
position lamp(s) not working 66
parking brake recording little or no effort 63
Stop lamp not working 60
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N230 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Prado in Blue with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Prado models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 124,003 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Prado fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N230 BRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Prado typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Prado is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N230 BRC registered?

N230 BRC is a 2005 Toyota Prado, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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