Toyota Hi-ace MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 6,317 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 65% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — below the 71.2% UK average. Pass rate moves with age: 68.5% of cars aged 10–14 years passed first time, against 64.3% aged 15–30 years.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 10–14 years | 951 | 68.5% |
| 15–30 years | 5,292 | 64.3% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Toyota Hi-ace to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Position Lamps — 5.9% of tests. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Component Mounting Prescribed Areas — 5.3% of tests. Corrosion near a mounting point for a tested component. This is the kind of rust that gets expensive — inspect it.
- Stop Lamp — 4.9% of tests. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Wipers — 4.8% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Exhaust Emissions — 4.4% of tests. The car exceeded its emissions limits. Can be a sensor or a service, but on a diesel it can also mean an expensive filter or catalyst.
- Anti-roll Bars — 4% of tests. Worn anti-roll bar links or bushes. Inexpensive but often recurring.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
Before you buy
- Position Lamps — 5.9% of tests in 2024. A side or tail light out. Usually a bulb.
- Component Mounting Prescribed Areas — 5.3% of tests in 2024. Corrosion near a mounting point for a tested component. This is the kind of rust that gets expensive — inspect it.
- Stop Lamp — 4.9% of tests in 2024. A brake light out. Usually a bulb.
- Wipers — 4.8% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Check the actual Hi-ace — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Toyota models
- Toyota Yaris — 71.3% pass
- Toyota Aygo — 74.8% pass
- Toyota Prius — 77.7% pass
- Toyota Auris — 72.4% pass
- Toyota Rav4 — 79.3% pass
- Toyota C-hr — 85.7% pass
See every Toyota model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Toyota Hi-ace MOT pass rate?
65% of 6,317 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Toyota Hi-ace passed first time in 2024 — below the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Hi-ace fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are position lamps (5.9% of tests), component mounting prescribed areas (5.3% of tests), stop lamp (4.9% of tests), wipers (4.8% of tests).
Does this tell me whether one particular Hi-ace is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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