2003 · 21 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2003 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

274 MOT tests in 2024. 61.3% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time61.3%
Failed or needed repairs38.7%
Typical mileage at test150,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 274 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working7.7%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  4. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.3%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.3%
  6. Stop lamp: not working2.9%
  7. Pre 01/07/2008 Turbo: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit2.9%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.2%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Suspension21.9%
  3. Brakes17.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks7.7%
  7. Tyres1.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.5%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength11.7%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.6%

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 Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 61.3% of 2003 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 274 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 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; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).