Toyota Hi Lux MOT Pass Rates and Running Costs by Year

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 76 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

74%

Total Tests

Model Years

2003 to 2005

Years Covered

About the Toyota Hi Lux

The Toyota Hi Lux was MOT tested 76 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2003 to 2005), with an average pass rate of 74%. That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2003) averages 151,565 miles, while the newest (2005) averages 170,328 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Hi Lux is 10 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2999cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£410

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

Higher due to low pass rate

£700

Total per year£2,841

Per month£237/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2005 details

How reliable is the Toyota Hi Lux?

vs average of all models-8% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-10% (84% avg)

Toyota Hi Lux by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2005	69%	42	170,328 mi
2003	79%	34	151,565 mi

Questions about the Toyota Hi Lux

Is the Toyota Hi Lux reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2003 to 2005), the Toyota Hi Lux averages a 74% MOT pass rate, from 76 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 8 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data.