2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

183 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

111Well above average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test146,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 183 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  2. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.5%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.9%
  4. Position lamp: not working3.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.2%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.6%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.6%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.2%
  2. Suspension16.4%
  3. Body & chassis10.4%
  4. Brakes7.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Tyres3.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.8%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.8%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.5%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened11.5%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.9%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible10.9%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2002 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2002 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 183 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 111, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).