2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

283 MOT tests in 2024. 60.8% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

108Above average
Passed first time60.8%
Failed or needed repairs39.2%
Typical mileage at test138,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 283 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength6.0%
  2. Position lamp: not working6.0%
  3. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced4.9%
  4. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.5%
  7. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  8. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.1%
  9. Service brake imbalance: across an axle2.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.1%
  2. Suspension18.4%
  3. Body & chassis16.6%
  4. Brakes15.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.2%
  6. Tyres4.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.9%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.2%

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 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 60.8% of 2004 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 283 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 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; 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 Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 108, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).