Toyota Hi-Ace
From 11,724 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Hi-Aces fare better: 2012 models pass at 73.6% vs 67.8% for 1998.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. The top issue, the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, caused 932 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired | 932 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 533 |
| vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced | 510 |
| brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded | 345 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 329 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 305 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 273 |
| body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point | 254 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 174 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 167 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 37.7% of Hi-Ace failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 23% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. Breakdown cover may be worth considering for this model. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £179.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 73.6% | headlamp emitted colour, position or intensity not in accordance with the requirements, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2011 | 78.3% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2010 | 73.2% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2009 | 73.9% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
13 earlier years
| 2008 | 73.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2007 | 71.7% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 2006 | 70.3% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded |
| 2005 | 69.2% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2004 | 71.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2003 | 70% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2002 | 66.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2001 | 66.9% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 2000 | 63.4% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
| 1999 | 67.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1998 | 67.8% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1997 | 71.6% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced |
| 1996 | 73.1% | the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hi-Aces tested had between 115,631 and 187,542 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 135,690 median miles, the Hi-Ace has 0.021 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Hi-Ace has a 71.2% MOT pass rate based on 11,724 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Hi-Ace?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Hi-Ace is the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, which caused 932 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Hi-Ace at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Hi-Ace is 135,690 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 115,631 and 187,542 miles.
Buying a used Hi-Ace?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 71.2% pass rate and an average repair bill of £179 when things go wrong, budget accordingly. 37.7% of failures on this model could actually strand you, so breakdown cover may be worth considering.
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