2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

320 MOT tests in 2024. 58.8% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time58.8%
Failed or needed repairs41.3%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 320 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.6%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.0%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.8%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.1%
  5. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.1%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.5%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.5%
    10 marked dangerous
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension29.4%
  2. Lights & electrics22.8%
  3. Body & chassis13.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.9%
  5. Brakes10.6%
  6. Tyres4.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.8%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine15.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength13.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2000 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 58.8% of 2000 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 320 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2000 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).