2001 Toyota Hiace · 2,474 MOT tests
2001 Toyota Hiace reliability
2001 Toyota Hiaces fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 Hiace years (2,474 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- 39.2%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 10% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- 144,412
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 21
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,474
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2001 against the years either side
- 2000 cars: 3% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does better)
- 2002 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2001 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 9.5% of tests fail here (24% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 62% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2001 car carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
Common problems
What fails on a 2001 Toyota Hiace
Fail rate by area
- Suspension18.4%
- Lights and electrics17.3%
- Body, chassis and structure9.6%
- Brakes9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.5%
- Tyres3.3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.97%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 5.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Position lamp not working 5.17%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 4%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.83%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.34%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (16.9%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.09%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.75%) · Wheel bearing slight play (10.47%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.58%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (9.38%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hiace year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2001 Toyota Hiace reliable?
2001 Toyota Hiaces fail 39.2% of first MOT tests, 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 11 of 14 Hiace years (2,474 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2001 Toyota Hiace MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.97% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (5.21% of tests), position lamp not working (5.17% of tests).
How many miles should a 2001 Toyota Hiace have done?
At its MOT aged about 21, a typical 2001 Toyota Hiace shows 144,412 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2001 car?
A car first registered in 2001 carries a 51 plate (September–December 2001).
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