Toyota Hi-Ace MOT Results

Registered in 2003
58.2% pass rate
from 1,366 tests in 2021
(16% better than other 2003 vans)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2003 vans and highlighted areas where the Toyota Hi-Ace is unusually good or bad.

  • 17% fail on Suspension (17% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 8.2% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 7.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (38% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 4.7% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.5% fail on Linkage (3 times worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.59% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.29% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joints (90% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 3.1% fail on Suspension arms (51% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.4% fail on Ball joint (36% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.44% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (80% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 1.0% fail on Wheel bearings (49% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.95% fail on Shock absorbers
    • 0.88% fail on Springs (77% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.73% fail on Spring mounting prescribed areas
      • 0.15% fail on Coil springs (93% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Mounting
    • 0.29% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.29% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.22% fail on Axles
      • 0.15% fail on Axle
      • 0.073% fail on Swivel pins and bushes
  • 16% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (24% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 6.1% fail on Stop lamp
    • 3.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (47% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim (45% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 2.0% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (43% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.0% fail on Rear fog lamp (43% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators (52% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type (52% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.4% fail on Individual direction indicators (44% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.29% fail on Side repeaters (75% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.073% fail on All direction indicators
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (68% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 1.2% fail on Headlamp (68% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Headlamp levelling device
    • 1.1% fail on Electrical equipment (51% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Horn
      • 0.44% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 0.59% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.59% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.29% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.073% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.073% fail on Switch
    • 0.073% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.073% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 6.4% fail on Wipers
    • 4.1% fail on Washers
    • 0.66% fail on View to rear
      • 0.66% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.22% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.22% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.073% fail on Bonnet
  • 10% fail on Brakes (47% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 4.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 4.1% fail on Brake performance (67% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance (53% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 2.2% fail on Rbt (52% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 1.7% fail on Service brake performance (55% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.66% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.8% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (67% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 1.8% fail on Rbt (sp) (67% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake performance (73% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.88% fail on Service brake imbalance (68% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.95% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (84% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.95% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Parking brake performance (86% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.22% fail on Rbt (90% better than other 2003 vans)
          • 0.22% fail on Parking brake performance (88% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.073% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.073% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.22% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.88% fail on Load sensing valves (57% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.73% fail on Mechanical brake components (77% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.66% fail on Brake linings and pads (55% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.66% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.15% fail on Brake discs and drums (88% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.15% fail on Brake discs (88% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.59% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.59% fail on Lever
    • 0.51% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.37% fail on Pedal
      • 0.15% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.29% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.22% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.073% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.073% fail on Valves
    • 0.15% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.15% fail on Anti-lock braking system
    • 0.073% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.073% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.073% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 9.0% fail on Body, chassis, structure (40% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 3.1% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 2.7% fail on Chassis
      • 2.7% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.1% fail on Body
      • 0.81% fail on Panel (130% worse than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Other body component
    • 0.95% fail on Doors
      • 0.59% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.59% fail on Door condition
      • 0.22% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.22% fail on Door condition
        • 0.073% fail on Hinge
      • 0.15% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.15% fail on Door condition
    • 0.81% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.81% fail on Tank (2 times worse than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.66% fail on Transmission (87% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Drive shafts (91% better than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.37% fail on Joints (91% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.29% fail on Prop shafts
        • 0.15% fail on Joints
        • 0.073% fail on Prop shaft
        • 0.073% fail on Flexible couplings
    • 0.29% fail on Exhaust system (91% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.15% fail on Carrier
    • 0.15% fail on Seats
      • 0.15% fail on Driver's seat
    • 0.073% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.073% fail on Load security
      • 0.073% fail on Loading door
    • 0.073% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.073% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.073% fail on Cabs
      • 0.073% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 4.6% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 4.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 4.3% fail on Compression ignition (42% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 3.7% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo (120% worse than other 2003 vans)
        • 0.59% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.29% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.15% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested
        • 0.073% fail on Non catalyst emissions
        • 0.073% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.15% fail on Fluid leaks (85% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.15% fail on Engine oil leaks (82% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 3.8% fail on Tyres (36% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.6% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (49% better than other 2003 vans)
  • 2.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 2.7% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.5% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 1.1% fail on Condition
      • 0.15% fail on Requirements
      • 0.073% fail on Attachment
    • 0.073% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 1.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 1.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.81% fail on Steering (89% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.44% fail on Steering linkage components (91% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.37% fail on Track rod end (92% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.073% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.22% fail on Steering gear (86% better than other 2003 vans)
      • 0.22% fail on Steering rack (85% better than other 2003 vans)
    • 0.15% fail on Power steering
      • 0.15% fail on Other components
    • 0.073% fail on Prescribed areas
  • 0.44% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.44% fail on Attachment