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N581 JHK

2005 Toyota Hi Lux

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

188,357 mi
Last recorded188,357 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Hi Lux130,324 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN581 JHK
MakeToyota
ModelHi Lux
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 188,357 miles

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

Nearside steering rack mount slight play

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 188,286 miles

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

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

Nearside steering rack mount slight play

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack tie rod (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 183,371 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 27 Feb 2025 183,371 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn LEFT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 7 Mar 2024 177,889 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2024 177,772 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 173,441 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 169,200 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 161,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 155,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2020 155,360 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 149,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2019 149,827 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 142,840 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 142,840 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 141,723 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 141,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 139,197 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 136,563 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 134,920 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 134,920 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 133,859 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 131,489 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2010 131,438 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Jul 2009 126,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,999 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 116,530 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 109,743 miles

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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N581 JHK is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 N581 JHK, 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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What year was N581 JHK registered?

N581 JHK is a 2005 Toyota Hi Lux, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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