2005 Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel · MJ55 DPF
2005 Toyota Hiace (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 159,580 miles. MOT expired on 08 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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MJ55 DPF Key Findings
- 29 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/10/2025
- 159,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 11 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MJ55 DPF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
29 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Toyota Hiace (MJ55 DPF) between September 2008 and October 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 11 failures.
The most recent test on 01 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (19 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 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: “Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of”; “Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
MJ55 DPF Mileage History
- 17/09/200826,882 mi
- 17/09/200936,847 mi+9,965 mi
- 28/09/200937,068 mi+221 mi
- 02/10/201044,876 mi+7,808 mi
- 03/10/201152,410 mi+7,534 mi
- 03/10/201152,410 mi
- 29/09/201259,330 mi+6,920 mi
- 01/10/201259,350 mi+20 mi
- 03/10/201366,390 mi+7,040 mi
- 09/10/201366,391 mi+1 mi
- 26/09/201473,654 mi+7,263 mi
- 26/09/201473,654 mi
- 03/10/201581,738 mi+8,084 mi
- 03/10/201581,738 mi
- 18/10/201691,630 mi+9,892 mi
- 18/10/201691,630 mi
- 25/10/201799,862 mi+8,232 mi
- 26/10/201799,869 mi+7 mi
- 28/09/2018107,456 mi+7,587 mi
- 03/10/2019116,054 mi+8,598 mi
- 23/09/2020122,593 mi+6,539 mi
- 20/09/2021130,161 mi+7,568 mi
- 20/09/2021130,165 mi+4 mi
- 30/09/2022139,448 mi+9,283 mi
- 30/09/2022139,452 mi+4 mi
- 03/10/2023147,102 mi+7,650 mi
- 10/10/2023147,286 mi+184 mi
- 27/09/2024153,190 mi+5,904 mi
- 01/10/2025159,580 mi+6,390 mi
Average of roughly 7,789 miles per year across 29 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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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