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AX54 KGA

2004 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

362,390 mi
Last recorded362,390 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hiace112,376 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 KGA
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 362,390 miles

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

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

General under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split on ends (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sills corroded

Steering rack bushes have slight play

Towbar slightly corroded

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 362,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear suspension mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 362,014 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (X2 pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (X2 pipes) (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/ outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential weeping oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front & rear suspension mount areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 361,038 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material around brake load compensator valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and Rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 359,396 miles

All brake pipes at compensator slightly corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 359,392 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

All brake pipes at compensator slightly corroded

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 344,344 miles

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

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

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

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

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

bonnet release via cable tie in grille

long travel on service + park brake lever indicating rear brakes req. adj.

Pass 29 Oct 2020 327,065 miles

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

Offside 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))

bonnet release via grille

Fail 21 Oct 2020 326,668 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside 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))

bonnet release via grille

Pass 9 Oct 2019 313,665 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

LONG PARK BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL(ADJ. REQ)

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

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

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

Rear DIFF OIL LEAK

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

Pass 30 Oct 2018 296,484 miles

DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

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 RADIUS ARM RIGID (1.1.11 (c))

TIMING BELT/OIL CHANGE LIGHTS ON DASH

Fail 30 Oct 2018 296,484 miles

DIFFERENTIAL OIL LEAK

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 RADIUS ARM RIGID (1.1.11 (c))

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

TIMING BELT/OIL CHANGE LIGHTS ON DASH

Pass 19 Sep 2017 279,111 miles

AIMS ON LOWEST SETTING

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

LONG SERVICE /PARK BRAKE TRAVEL (REAR BRAKES REQ ADJ)

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

AXLE TORQUE REACTION BAR BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN

Fail 19 Sep 2017 279,111 miles

AIMS ON LOWEST SETTING

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

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

LONG SERVICE /PARK BRAKE TRAVEL (REAR BRAKES REQ ADJ)

Nearside Front WHEEL BEARING SLIGHT PLAY

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

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

AXLE TORQUE REACTION BAR BUSH EXCESSIVELY WORN

Pass 27 Sep 2016 260,240 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 260,240 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 254,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

The rear Diffrential front Bush is split/ perrished.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 242,952 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 242,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 218,793 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 183,945 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 183,945 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 157,395 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 136,834 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 110,717 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 82,666 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake lever nearing end of reserve travel on ratchet

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract

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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AX54 KGA is a 2004 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 AX54 KGA, 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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AX54 KGA is a 2004 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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