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TOYOTA HI-ACE

1998 · RED · DIESEL · 171,159 mi

● Taxed · due 2027-10-01● MOT Valid · exp 2027-09-27● ULEZ Non-Compliant

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MOT History — 29 tests · 19 passed · 10 failed

PASS28 September 2026
171,159 mi
FAIL11 September 2026
171,144 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MINORNearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MAJORNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MAJOROffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASS11 September 2025
163,426 mi
  • ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body/sill/damaged (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
  • MINORNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
PASS12 January 2024
151,817 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount bush perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAIL12 January 2024
151,817 mi
  • PRSNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount bush perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS18 February 2023
146,462 mi
  • MINOROffside Windscreen wiper blade defective split ends (3.4 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYCentral Rear Gearbox mounting defective Rear diff. mount bush perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Nail in tyre punctured
PASS6 January 2022
139,960 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount rubber bush split/perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
FAIL6 January 2022
139,960 mi
  • PRSOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • PRSNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • PRSOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount rubber bush split/perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
PASS16 December 2020
133,405 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • ADVISORYRear Gearbox mounting defective differential mount rubber split
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear wheel arch corroded
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASS20 June 2019
122,052 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear differential mount bush split/perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear slight body corrosion
FAIL20 June 2019
122,052 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  • PRSNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYRear differential mount bush split/perished
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear slight body corrosion
PASS22 June 2018
114,174 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASS1 June 2017
106,157 mi
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAIL26 May 2017
106,152 mi
  • FAILFront Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint bothn n/s and o/s (2.5.B.1a)
  • FAILNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
  • FAILNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front worn on inner edge
  • ADVISORYPropshaft universal joint worn
  • ADVISORYRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)
  • ADVISORYRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
  • ADVISORYVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
PASS8 January 2016
96,354 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside mirror damaged, offside slightly loose
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYrear centre diff bush split
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
FAIL18 December 2015
95,887 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  • FAILNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  • FAILNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported by battery (1.9.2a)
  • FAILOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • FAILPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
  • ADVISORYNearside mirror damaged, o s loose
  • ADVISORYNearside Front tyre nail in tread + inner side wall starting to split
  • ADVISORYFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  • ADVISORYCentre Rear axle bush split
PASS22 December 2014
92,473 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDnearside washer inop
  • USER ENTEREDPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAIL6 January 2014
90,043 mi
  • PRSOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • PRSOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • USER ENTEREDPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASS6 January 2014
90,043 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • USER ENTEREDPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASS20 December 2012
86,736 mi
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • USER ENTEREDvehicle loaded at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDNon obligatory mirror damaged
  • USER ENTEREDPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • USER ENTEREDinternal head light adjuster set on 3 at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDrear axle forward mounting bush in poor condition and split
PASS5 January 2012
82,945 mi
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDheadlamp adjuster set on 2 at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust corroded
FAIL5 January 2012
82,945 mi
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • PRSOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  • ADVISORYRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • ADVISORYOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDheadlamp adjuster set on 2 at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDOil leak
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust corroded
PASS21 December 2010
76,227 mi
  • ADVISORYExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • ADVISORYParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
  • USER ENTEREDheadlamp aims on upper limits
  • USER ENTEREDsteering rack mounting bushes worn
FAIL16 December 2009
71,351 mi
  • PRSOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • USER ENTEREDhead lamp aims on upper limits
  • USER ENTEREDvehicle loaded at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDboth sills damaged
  • USER ENTEREDplay in steering rack
PASS16 December 2009
71,351 mi
  • ADVISORYNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  • USER ENTEREDhead lamp aims on upper limits
  • USER ENTEREDvehicle loaded at time of test
  • USER ENTEREDboth sills damaged
  • USER ENTEREDplay in steering rack
PASS22 December 2008
64,832 mi
  • USER ENTEREDbrake fluid below maximum
  • USER ENTEREDouter sills damaged
  • USER ENTEREDfront tyres wearing on edges and on limit
  • USER ENTEREDtyre side walls perished
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust corroded
FAIL19 December 2008
64,786 mi
  • FAILNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
  • FAILNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • FAILOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  • USER ENTEREDbrake fluid below maximum
  • USER ENTEREDouter sills damaged
  • USER ENTEREDfront tyres wearing on edges and on limit
  • USER ENTEREDtyre side walls perished
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust corroded
PASS4 January 2008
59,411 mi
  • USER ENTEREDexhaust system corroded
  • USER ENTEREDfront anti roll bar drop link bushes worn
  • USER ENTEREDparking brake travel long
PASS18 December 2006
52,877 mi

Vehicle Details Official

Make
TOYOTA
Model
HI-ACE
Colour
RED
Fuel type
DIESEL
Engine
2,446 cc
Year
1998
First registered
1998-11
Tax due
2027-10-01
MOT expiry
2027-09-27
Recorded mileage
171,159 mi

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