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GV04 CTY

2004 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,091 mi
Last recorded179,091 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Ace91,906 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV04 CTY
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 179,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush worn (just acceptable) (5.3.2 (c))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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 just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 168,679 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer sill and step is corroded

The high level brake lamp is not working

Fail 23 Dec 2024 168,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 Outer sill and step is corroded

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

The high level brake lamp is not working

Pass 3 Jan 2024 158,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension rubber bump stop split

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

Offside Front outer sill & door step corroded

Offside Front windscreen small chip

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

high level brake light not working

Fail 3 Jan 2024 158,503 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension rubber bump stop split

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

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

Offside Front outer sill & door step corroded

Offside Front windscreen small chip

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

high level brake light not working

Pass 14 Nov 2022 146,579 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on chassis rail near joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front windscreen has small chip

high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Nov 2021 132,134 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 132,121 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,092 miles

Nearside Front windscreen washer jet low pressure

high level brake light not working

o/s/f & n/s/f anti-roll bar drop link rubber bushes perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r shock absorber upper rubber mounting bushes are perishing

Pass 21 Nov 2019 107,893 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 9 Nov 2018 97,162 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 96,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 94,591 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 94,586 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 82,847 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 72,130 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 68,543 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,423 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,423 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 45,089 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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GV04 CTY is a 2004 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 91,906 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV04 CTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GV04 CTY is a 2004 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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