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DA52 ZFJ

2003 Toyota Hiace

Blue Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

122,687 mi
Last recorded122,687 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hiace113,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 ZFJ
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 122,687 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear corners and chassis rails around rear spring upper mountings (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

slight foot brake travel

surface rusting on suspension components

Pass 12 May 2025 120,452 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

handbrake only just meet minimum requirements

surface rusting around rear suspension mountings

surface rusting to underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Apr 2025 120,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer and inner sill within 30cm of a load bearing member (rear chassis and rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected rear arm mounting holed and corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both o/s n/s chassis rails by spring supports and o/s rear arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s n/s rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

surface rusting to underside of vehicles body and suspension

Pass 19 Dec 2023 118,648 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

General corrosion on underside of vehicle

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 118,602 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at the bottom of the "b" pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill at the bottom of the "b"pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split / coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective blade split/ coming apart (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 115,713 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 115,713 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play NS and OS (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2021 112,764 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 110,967 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 110,966 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 108,745 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 108,739 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to step (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 105,555 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mounting very slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,290 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 103,234 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 79,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 61,261 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Feb 2014 56,649 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall has a cut but no plys exposed

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 56,649 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre, inner sidewall has a cut but no plys exposed

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 52,282 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 48,469 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 48,469 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 43,176 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 37,690 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 33,001 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 27,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 20,939 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 16,077 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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DA52 ZFJ is a 2003 Toyota Hiace in Blue with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DA52 ZFJ, 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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DA52 ZFJ is a 2003 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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