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AR04 HKV

2004 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,006 mi
Last recorded82,006 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hiace112,376 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 HKV
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,006 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 82,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear near load valve (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve to offside (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security In various places (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 80,223 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all front and rear suspension components subject to heavy surface corrosion .

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,784 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 75,091 miles

all suspension components subject to heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,626 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 72,626 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 69,620 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 67,352 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody and various components corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2019 64,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

underbody and various components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2018 62,349 miles

under body corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2017 60,533 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 60,532 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,478 miles

rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2015 56,437 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracking on side wall

offside front tyre is cracking on side wall

Fail 26 Feb 2015 56,435 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are cracking on side wall

offside front tyre is cracking on side wall

Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is ccracking

offside front tyre is cracking

Fail 28 Feb 2014 55,095 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre is ccracking

offside front tyre is cracking

Pass 18 Feb 2013 53,195 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 50,708 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 48,244 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake pads appear to be low

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,870 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 34,053 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 27,639 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 27,639 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 21,254 miles

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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AR04 HKV is a 2004 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.4% with a typical mileage of 112,376 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 AR04 HKV, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR04 HKV registered?

AR04 HKV is a 2004 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 26 July 2004.

Is AR04 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR04 HKV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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