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LA51 BUZ

2008 Toyota Hi Ace

Silver Petrol 2690cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

167,322 mi
Last recorded167,322 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Hi Ace130,623 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA51 BUZ
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,690cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 167,322 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 167,322 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 159,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 152,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 147,716 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2023 147,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 138,718 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 138,717 miles

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 134,123 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning CENTRE (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning INNER (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,361 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 126,587 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 120,879 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 120,879 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,073 miles

examination restricted by living conversion and shields on underbody,etc.

Pass 24 May 2016 114,979 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 113,180 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,125 miles

all discs rusty

Fail 3 Jun 2014 111,111 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

all discs rusty

Pass 4 Feb 2013 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 104,283 miles

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 99,633 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 93,848 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 91,843 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 88,082 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Feb 2009 88,082 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 14 Feb 2008 85,129 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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LA51 BUZ is a 2008 Toyota Hi Ace in Silver with a 2,690cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 130,623 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 LA51 BUZ, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LA51 BUZ registered?

LA51 BUZ is a 2008 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is LA51 BUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA51 BUZ shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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