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P257 DUD

2010 Toyota Hi Ace

Blue Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

76,210 mi
Last recorded76,210 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Toyota Hi Ace105,785 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 DUD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 76,210 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Oct 2025 76,210 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Oct 2024 70,984 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 9 Oct 2024 70,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/55R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 68,178 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 68,173 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 63,370 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 4 Oct 2022 63,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 60,289 miles

All 4 tyres slightly perished/ 205/70R15

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 55,154 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2020 55,142 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 50,803 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 50,796 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Rear part of exhaust system is missing. (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on its inner and its outer edges and is perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 45,680 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 45,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 38,853 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 38,853 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 38,195 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively advise n*s*f* (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise brake chaque (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strong advise (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 37,935 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 37,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,001 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,806 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 29,875 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 25,056 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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P257 DUD is a 2010 Toyota Hi Ace in Blue with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

Across all 2010 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 105,785 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 Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P257 DUD, 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 16 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P257 DUD is a 2010 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 July 2010.

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