2011 · 13 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2011 Toyota Hi-Ace MOT pass rate and common faults

353 MOT tests in 2024. 70.0% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

113Well above average
Passed first time70.0%
Failed or needed repairs30.0%
Typical mileage at test123,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 353 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.4%
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.5%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  7. Shock absorbers: has an excessively worn bush1.4%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn1.4%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.0%
  2. Brakes9.6%
  3. Suspension8.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  5. Emissions & leaks5.7%
  6. Tyres3.7%
  7. Body & chassis2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.0%
  3. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn9.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.4%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play4.5%

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 2011 Toyota Hi-Ace?

In 2024, 70.0% of 2011 Toyota Hi-Ace cars passed their MOT first time, across 353 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Hi-Ace?

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

Is the 2011 Toyota Hi-Ace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 113, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).