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D16 RUG

2003 Toyota Hiace

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

301,877 mi
Last recorded301,877 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hiace113,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 RUG
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 301,877 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 294,101 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 283,831 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 273,760 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2022 273,760 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecurely attached D bush worn (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2021 263,039 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 263,039 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 251,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 237,524 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 220,916 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 202,493 miles

seeping oil under engine

Fail 13 Mar 2017 202,492 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

seeping oil under engine

Pass 29 Mar 2016 190,542 miles

offside head lamp bracket broken but not affecting output or aim

under engine damp with oil

Fail 23 Mar 2016 190,222 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

under engine damp with oil

Pass 26 Mar 2015 175,613 miles

near side rear tyre bald on the inner and outer edges

off side front tyre bald on the inner and outer edges

rear brake pipes surfaces corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2015 175,590 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre bald on the inner and outer edges

off side front tyre bald on the inner and outer edges

rear brake pipes surfaces corrosion

Pass 21 Mar 2014 163,207 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2014 163,057 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2013 149,441 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Fail 8 Mar 2013 149,441 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre has 2mm tread

Pass 10 Mar 2012 132,794 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer side wall perishing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2012 132,590 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre wearing low and outer side wall perishing

slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 8 Mar 2011 116,792 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Mar 2011 116,792 miles

nearside front tyre outer side wall perishing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play in offside front anti roll bar link

Fail 10 Feb 2011 115,715 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 4 Mar 2010 96,923 miles

both number plates have tape on

Pass 5 Mar 2009 79,935 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,457 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 61,457 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,285 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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D16 RUG is a 2003 Toyota Hiace in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 D16 RUG, 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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D16 RUG is a 2003 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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