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BU03 PWJ

2003 Toyota Hiace

Red Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

65,493 mi
Last recorded65,493 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hiace113,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 PWJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 65,493 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner steering rack gaitor deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 54,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (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 Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 39,486 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 26,477 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,323 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2021 20,323 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2020 19,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2019 18,741 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 18,021 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 17,527 miles

o/s rack gaiter deteriorated

Fail 7 Apr 2017 17,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s rack gaiter deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2016 16,882 miles

nearside headlight lens damaged.

nearside headlight condensated.

Fail 7 Apr 2016 16,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside headlight lens damaged.

nearside headlight condensated.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 16,244 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 16,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,794 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 15,249 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 15,249 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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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BU03 PWJ is a 2003 Toyota Hiace in Red with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BU03 PWJ, 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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What year was BU03 PWJ registered?

BU03 PWJ is a 2003 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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