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AU53 VLL

2003 Toyota Hiace

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

232,701 mi
Last recorded232,701 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hiace113,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 VLL
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 232,701 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 232,701 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure behind bumper (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Body mounting fixings insecure jacking point (6.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body panel insecure bottom of wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Body insecure behind bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2024 222,712 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 218,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 216,344 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 216,344 miles

Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner and outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 208,604 miles

underside heavily painted and and in poor condition

Fail 3 Sep 2021 208,604 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

underside heavily painted and and in poor condition

Pass 5 Aug 2020 204,409 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 201,971 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 201,971 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jack (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 190,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Fail 30 Aug 2018 190,755 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 25 Aug 2017 176,192 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 176,172 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 159,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 145,568 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 130,460 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 117,363 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/s/r tyre well worn.

Passenger seat backrest showing slight insecurity.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 117,363 miles

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

O/s/r tyre well worn.

Passenger seat backrest showing slight insecurity.

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,853 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 95,584 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2011 95,584 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,394 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 74,327 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 80,447 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,649 miles

possible fuel leak from fuel filter/fuel pump area but difficult to fully inspect due to plastic undertray fitted and no signs of actual leakage with and without engine running

Pass 25 Aug 2006 39,592 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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AU53 VLL is a 2003 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AU53 VLL, 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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AU53 VLL is a 2003 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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