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AO03 YJV

2003 Toyota Hiace

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

126,895 mi
Last recorded126,895 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hiace113,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YJV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 126,895 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 126,744 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 122,961 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test large object from screen ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 119,906 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 119,906 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underbody to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test screen ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged! (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective wet inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective blade splitting! (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 115,888 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 115,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/nav ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill/step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 111,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2018 111,544 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges positive battery lead to missing second battery fouling/laying on engine (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill & underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks battery positive lead to second/missing battery poor insulation (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Electrical wiring insecure negative lead to second/missing battery (4.11 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 107,910 miles

Front number plate damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2016 101,544 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 101,544 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords x4 (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn and cuts (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre has cuts

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 97,285 miles

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated/cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2014 94,039 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 89,785 miles

front number plate damaged

nearside front tyre slight cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,556 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 84,556 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 82,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2010 77,410 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 75,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 May 2009 72,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

1 nearside rear road wheel nut fitted wrong way round

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2008 65,521 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 65,518 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,732 miles

r/no/plate discolouring but ok

Fail 6 Jun 2007 53,614 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

r/no/plate discolouring but ok

Pass 31 May 2006 37,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

large phone type holder removed from screen at time of test(was in centre of screen obscuring view!)

How Reliable is the Toyota Hiace?

Based on 336,612 MOT tests across 26,029 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
6,628
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
26,029
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8,788
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 8,062
position lamp(s) not working 7,572
Brake pipe excessively corroded 7,329
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush 6,444
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AO03 YJV is a 2003 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 113,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Hiace fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 8,788 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO03 YJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hiace typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO03 YJV is a 2003 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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