2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

619 MOT tests in 2024. 59.6% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time59.6%
Failed or needed repairs40.4%
Typical mileage at test154,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 619 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.9%
  5. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%
  6. Stop lamp: not working3.2%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.1%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.7%
  9. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.7%
  10. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    24 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.9%
  2. Suspension26.8%
  3. Brakes16.3%
  4. Body & chassis15.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.0%
  7. Tyres5.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags3.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  3. Registration plates: inscription illegible11.6%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.7%

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 2003 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 59.6% of 2003 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 619 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).