2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,250 MOT tests in 2024. 66.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time66.3%
Failed or needed repairs33.7%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,250 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.5%
  2. Stop lamp: not working4.4%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.8%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.7%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    27 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.5%
  2. Suspension16.5%
  3. Brakes13.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.1%
  5. Body & chassis7.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  7. Tyres4.5%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded21.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.0%
  3. Wheel bearings: has excessive play8.6%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.4%
  5. Suspension arm: corroded and seriously weakened8.3%

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 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 66.3% of 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,250 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; stop lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).