2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

377 MOT tests in 2024. 59.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time59.4%
Failed or needed repairs40.6%
Typical mileage at test144,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 377 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength9.5%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.8%
  3. Position lamp: not working3.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.4%
  5. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  7. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced2.4%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.1%
  9. Stop lamp: not working2.1%
  10. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension26.0%
  2. Lights & electrics23.9%
  3. Brakes14.3%
  4. Body & chassis11.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.0%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.2%
  8. Tyres2.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.0%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened14.1%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.1%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play11.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. 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 2001 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 59.4% of 2001 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 377 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 Toyota Hiace?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2001 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

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