2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

714 MOT tests in 2024. 65.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

116Well above average
Passed first time65.7%
Failed or needed repairs34.3%
Typical mileage at test151,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 714 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.6%
  2. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.8%
  5. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.5%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.3%
  2. Suspension19.7%
  3. Body & chassis11.9%
  4. Brakes9.7%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  7. Tyres3.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play9.7%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%

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: position lamp: not working. 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 2004 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 65.7% of 2004 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 714 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; 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. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 116, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).