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P525 VFA

1997 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2980cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

158,846 mi
Last recorded158,846 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Toyota Hi Ace153,166 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP525 VFA
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,980cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 158,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2024 155,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front out rigger corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2023 152,637 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear hand brake effort getting low

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 146,339 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded not within percribed area

all under body painted with oil

Fail 16 Jul 2021 146,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front jacking point corroded not within percribed area

all under body painted with oil

Pass 29 Mar 2019 144,614 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s trailing arm pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2019 144,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s trailing arm pipes. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2018 134,739 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 128,488 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 117,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 102,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 97,659 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 96,342 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 89,026 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 66,952 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 62,276 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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P525 VFA is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,980cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1997 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 153,166 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 P525 VFA, 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 29 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P525 VFA registered?

P525 VFA is a 1997 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P525 VFA shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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