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R257 KMV

2004 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,307 mi
Last recorded94,307 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Hi Ace91,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 KMV
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2013 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

stone chip in nearside headlamp lens (not affecting pattern)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 94,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

stone chip in nearside headlamp lens (not affecting pattern)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 93,485 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 91,921 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 91,890 miles

Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,894 miles

Slight play nearside front top joint

Fail 13 Jul 2010 90,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 88,991 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 88,991 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,774 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 86,774 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 84,596 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 79,926 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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R257 KMV is a 2004 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 R257 KMV, 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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What year was R257 KMV registered?

R257 KMV is a 2004 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is R257 KMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 KMV shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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