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N485 PAE

2004 Toyota Hi Lux

Cream Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Lux143,962 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 PAE
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 74,120 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack clamps (rubbers)

Fail 18 Jul 2011 74,120 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack clamps (rubbers)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 74,102 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn

Fail 26 Aug 2010 74,102 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,102 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,101 miles

nearside front tyre wearing off on edges

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

dampness around steering rack

emissions on limit

steering rack mount rubber bushes slight wear

Pass 22 Feb 2007 74,006 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

steering rack mount bushes slight play

Fail 13 Jan 2006 70,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 70,749 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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N485 PAE is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux in Cream with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Lux models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 143,962 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 N485 PAE, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Lux is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N485 PAE is a 2004 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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