2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

529 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

109Well above average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test145,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 529 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength10.8%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.3%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.6%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.0%
  5. Stop lamp: not working2.8%
  6. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.8%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.6%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension28.0%
  2. Lights & electrics22.3%
  3. Brakes14.0%
  4. Body & chassis13.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Tyres3.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded16.4%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.9%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  5. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.2%

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 2002 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2002 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 529 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Hiace?

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 suspension.

Is the 2002 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 109, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).