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LD53 TVX

2003 Toyota Hiace

Silver Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

168,091 mi
Last recorded168,091 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Hiace113,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD53 TVX
MakeToyota
ModelHiace
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc
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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 168,091 miles

All suspension components corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by shocker top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 167,897 miles

Corrosion on all suspension components

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis by suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security By both rear top shocker mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 165,144 miles

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 165,144 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 165,318 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 163,116 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 163,115 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 154,070 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 154,065 miles

Nearside Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 146,159 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 146,136 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 136,939 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 136,927 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 124,755 miles

Nearside Front Upper ball joint has slite play / lift

prop centre bearing has slite ruffness

rear chassis starting to corrode

Pass 12 Jul 2016 113,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and "aged" - manufactured in 2003

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow bar electrical socket not installed

Fail 12 Jul 2016 113,493 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on edge and "aged" - manufactured in 2003

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tow bar electrical socket not installed

Pass 6 Aug 2015 103,490 miles

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 6 Aug 2015 103,490 miles

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

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

brake pipes corroded

coil springs corroded

corrosion underside

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Feb 2014 82,384 miles

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 71,305 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 64,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 58,169 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,142 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 47,697 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 41,957 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 40,992 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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LD53 TVX is a 2003 Toyota Hiace in Silver with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LD53 TVX, 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 LD53 TVX registered?

LD53 TVX is a 2003 Toyota Hiace, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LD53 TVX safe to buy?

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