2002 Toyota Hiace · 2,790 MOT tests
2002 Toyota Hiace reliability
2002 Toyota Hiaces fail 38% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Hiace years (2,790 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- 38%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 15% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- 146,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 20
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,790
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2002 against the years either side
- 2001 cars: 10% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2002 car does better)
- 2003 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.1% of tests fail here (36% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2002 car carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
Common problems
What fails on a 2002 Toyota Hiace
Fail rate by area
- Suspension17.9%
- Lights and electrics17.2%
- Body, chassis and structure10.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8%
- Brakes7.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks4.6%
- Tyres3.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.78%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.38%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.23%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Stop lamp not working 3.84%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Body structure corroded, rigidity reduced 2.62%
Serious corrosion in the body structure weakens crash protection and handling, so specialist inspection is essential.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 2.58%
Worn linkage pins or bushes cause knocking and poor handling, and can get worse, so they need replacing.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (15.77%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.19%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (9.89%) · Wheel bearing slight play (9.82%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.25%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (7.96%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hiace year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2002 Toyota Hiace reliable?
2002 Toyota Hiaces fail 38% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 14 Hiace years (2,790 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2002 Toyota Hiace MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.78% of tests), position lamp not working (5.38% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.23% of tests).
How many miles should a 2002 Toyota Hiace have done?
At its MOT aged about 20, a typical 2002 Toyota Hiace shows 146,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2002 car?
A car first registered in 2002 carries a 51 plate (January–February 2002), or a 02 plate (March–August 2002), or a 52 plate (September–December 2002).
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