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SW55 BGX

2005 Toyota Landcruiser

Blue Diesel 2982cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,364 mi
Last recorded170,364 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Toyota Landcruiser101,945 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW55 BGX
MakeToyota
ModelLandcruiser
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,982cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 170,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 161,841 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting fractured axile tye bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front inner wings corroded o/s and n/s

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front inner driveshaft boot split

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 150,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2018 150,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear / middle join (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror Case (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Fog Lamp Missing

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Wing Top Near Air Box Corroded But Not In A Prescribed Area

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Seat Belt Slow To Retract

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 135,624 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 122,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 122,955 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 111,758 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 111,531 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,483 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 94,418 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 77,683 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,100 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 51,816 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,917 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 27,949 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 27,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Toyota Landcruiser?

Based on 216,887 MOT tests across 15,949 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,572
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
15,949
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,381
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,988
fog lamp not working 3,832
Registration plate lamp not working 3,664
position lamp(s) not working 3,658
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SW55 BGX is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser in Blue with a 2,982cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Landcruiser models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 101,945 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 Landcruiser fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,381 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SW55 BGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Landcruiser typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Toyota Landcruiser is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SW55 BGX is a 2005 Toyota Landcruiser, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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