2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

1,140 MOT tests in 2024. 58.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time58.0%
Failed or needed repairs42.0%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,140 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  6. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.9%
  7. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.9%
  8. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.7%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.7%
  10. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics37.2%
  2. Brakes34.8%
  3. Suspension24.5%
  4. Body & chassis23.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.4%
  6. Steering5.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play12.0%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.3%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2005 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 58.0% of 2005 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,140 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).