2005 Toyota Hilux 2.5L Diesel · HJ05 KKF
2005 Toyota Hilux (2.5L, diesel). First registered 08 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 180,136 miles. MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HILUX
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,136 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ05 KKF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/04/2026
- 180,136 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ05 KKF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Hilux (HJ05 KKF) between September 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HJ05 KKF Mileage History
- 13/09/2023173,477 mi
- 21/09/2023173,490 mi+13 mi
- 27/08/2024178,045 mi+4,555 mi
- 01/05/2025178,456 mi+411 mi
- 18/04/2026180,136 mi+1,680 mi
Average of roughly 2,566 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Toyota Toyota Hilux Mk7
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Rear Chassis Ladder Frame Structural Salt CorrosionSerious
Hilux pickups used in UK agricultural, coastal, or winter-salted highway environments suffer from severe structural corrosion on the boxed steel ladder-frame chassis rails. Mud and wet road salt accumulate inside the hollow chassis sections behind the fuel tank and surrounding the rear leaf spring hanger brackets, rusting the steel rails from the inside out. This leads to chassis perforations, weakened towing strength, and failure on the annual UK MOT inspection.
- Steering Column Spiral Cable Clock Spring FailureModerate
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