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R280 VOD

2006 Toyota Hi Ace

Blue Diesel 2998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

262,395 mi
Last recorded262,395 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2006 Toyota Hi Ace156,303 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR280 VOD
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 262,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2025 256,256 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 250,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/70-15c (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

under body corrosion

Pass 26 Apr 2023 245,972 miles

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

Offside Inner Sill slightly corroded

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

Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 243,348 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2022 243,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 238,959 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease Across Rear Arms (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 May 2021 238,959 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered In Grease Across Rear Arms (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 232,148 miles

Headlight Aim Slightly Distorted

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 220,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 222,100 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm EDGE (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO BRAKE HOSE (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 211,310 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2018 211,310 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced lens damp and affecting image (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 196,351 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 171,287 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 171,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 168,872 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 167,011 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 159,008 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 150,000 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 140,013 miles

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

both rear discs some wear & corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2010 131,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 128,885 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 125,880 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 118,944 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,966 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 104,458 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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R280 VOD is a 2006 Toyota Hi Ace in Blue with a 2,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2006 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 156,303 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 R280 VOD, 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 20 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R280 VOD registered?

R280 VOD is a 2006 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 24 October 2006.

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