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BJZ 4246

2001 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2446cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,096 mi
Last recorded120,096 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Toyota Hiace115,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJZ 4246
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,446cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 120,096 miles

Corrosion to various areas under vehicle .

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged offside & nearside Door mirrors (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 116,332 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 112,617 miles

Fibre glass repairs to bodywork, not in prescribed areas.

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside & nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside & nearside door mirrors damaged but still functional.

Rear Coil spring corroded offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2023 112,589 miles

Offside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm has an unsafe modification suspension arm welded in various places (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake lines covered in underseal in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust system corroding

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides front lower suspension arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Rear of wheel arch area fibre glass visible but not within prescribed area

Nearside Rear Lower Inner panel fibreglass visible but not within prescribed area

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Inner Rear of wheel arch area fibreglass visible but not within prescribed area

Offside Rear Lower Inner panel fibreglass visible but not within prescribed area

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 112,071 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 107,821 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear chassis corroding

exhaust system corroding

front a/r bar mounting deteriorating

front suspension corroding

front tyres starting to crack and perish

oil leak engine

osr wishbone repair patch

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 7 Sep 2022 107,663 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front antiroll bar mountings deteriorating

both rear chassis starting to corrode

exhaust system corroding

front suspension components corroding

osr suspension arm has repair patch welded

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 12 Jul 2022 105,124 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced within 30cm of structual components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Front washer jet weak

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective differential ()

Upper Gearbox mounting defective ()

spare wheel cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2021 97,952 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2021 97,916 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

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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BJZ 4246 is a 2001 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,446cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Hiace models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 115,226 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 BJZ 4246, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Hiace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJZ 4246 is a 2001 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 May 2001.

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