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N4 GWY

2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,388 mi
Last recorded141,388 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER128,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN4 GWY
MakeToyota
Model4-RUNNER
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 141,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 137,303 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 132,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 125,887 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 125,887 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 123,663 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 123,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak under vehicle heater pipe ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 117,233 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 117,200 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,961 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 102,513 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,958 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 79,424 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 76,116 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 76,116 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 75,023 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 74,256 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 74,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 73,280 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 70,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 68,677 miles

offside parking brake cable pivot slightly seized

Pass 17 Jul 2008 66,201 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 83,677 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 59,316 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

near wside rear tyre cracks in side wall

How Reliable is the Toyota 4-RUNNER?

Based on 23,015 MOT tests across 2,646 vehicles.

69.6%
Pass Rate
5,512
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
2,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,155
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 697
fog lamp not working 645
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 601
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 584
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N4 GWY is a 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 128,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota 4-RUNNER fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,155 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N4 GWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota 4-RUNNER typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota 4-RUNNER is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N4 GWY registered?

N4 GWY is a 2005 Toyota 4-RUNNER, first registered on 23 June 2005.

Is N4 GWY safe to buy?

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