TOYOTA HI-ACE MOT Pass Rate
73.3% of 2,962 TOYOTA HI-ACE MOT tests pass.
The HI-ACE passes 73.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
The TOYOTA HI-ACE passes 73.3% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the national average for cars (78.3%).
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 76.0% at 10–15 years to 72.8% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (20) | 20 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | 76.0% | 437 | 140,333 miles |
| 15+ years | 72.8% | 2,505 | 151,862 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA HI-ACE
The most common reason the TOYOTA HI-ACE fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 56.5% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 56.5% | not working |
| Suspension | 55.6% | prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 39.4% | corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Brakes | 33.6% | excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 18.4% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 12.3% | emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit |
| Tyres | 8.6% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 5.1% | prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 2.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | inscription illegible |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 77.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 79.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 80.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA HILUX — 74.9% pass rate