2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

313 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

112Well above average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 313 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.7%
  3. Stop lamp: not working5.1%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.2%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.5%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  7. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.6%
  8. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Suspension17.9%
  3. Body & chassis13.1%
  4. Brakes9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Tyres3.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded23.3%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play14.4%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.0%

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 2005 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2005 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 313 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 112, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).