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AY02 FWE

2002 Toyota Hiace

Green Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

196,027 mi
Last recorded196,027 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hiace117,622 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY02 FWE
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 196,027 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 190,527 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 182,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 172,378 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 162,368 miles

windscreen damage outside zone a

Fail 12 Jul 2021 162,367 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen damage outside zone a

Pass 16 Jan 2019 154,252 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 154,252 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Dec 2017 149,518 miles

roll bar links worn

Pass 3 Jan 2017 145,307 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

o/s/r tyre on limit ,,, poor

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 138,251 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both /poor (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres near limit

Fail 6 Jan 2016 138,251 miles

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

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both /poor (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres near limit

Pass 29 Dec 2014 128,204 miles

rear brakes fluctuating / poor

rear brakr pipes deteriorating

Fail 29 Dec 2014 128,204 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

rear brakes fluctuating / poor

rear brakr pipes deteriorating

Pass 3 Jan 2014 116,963 miles

rear brakes fluctuating

Pass 2 Jan 2013 108,971 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 108,971 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 100,646 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 92,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 85,324 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,493 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 73,493 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2008 64,379 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 56,046 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 47,085 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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AY02 FWE is a 2002 Toyota Hiace in Green with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 117,622 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 AY02 FWE, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY02 FWE registered?

AY02 FWE is a 2002 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is AY02 FWE safe to buy?

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