2005 · 19 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2005 Toyota Hiace MOT pass rate and common faults

831 MOT tests in 2024. 65.0% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

115Well above average
Passed first time65.0%
Failed or needed repairs35.0%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 831 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength7.6%
  2. Position lamp: not working5.9%
  3. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.6%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn3.4%
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    16 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Suspension21.8%
  2. Lights & electrics20.7%
  3. Brakes15.4%
  4. Body & chassis8.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.9%
  7. Tyres3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.2%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened13.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  4. Wheel bearings: has excessive play10.2%
  5. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%

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 2005 Toyota Hiace?

In 2024, 65.0% of 2005 Toyota Hiace cars passed their MOT first time, across 831 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Hiace?

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

Is the 2005 Toyota Hiace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 115, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).