2003 Toyota Hiace · 3,434 MOT tests
2003 Toyota Hiace reliability
2003 Toyota Hiaces fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Hiace years (3,434 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiaces: 35.4%)
- 38.7%
- 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 19
- 151,040
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 3,434
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2003 against the years either side
- 2002 cars: 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (level)
- 2004 cars: 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2003 car does worse)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1% of tests fail here (23% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 45% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2003 car carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
Common problems
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Hiace
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Suspension17.5%
- Body, chassis and structure9.9%
- Brakes9.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks5.2%
- Tyres3.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension mounting area seriously corroded 8.88%
Corrosion near suspension mountings can seriously weaken the body structure, so an expert inspection is needed.
Position lamp not working 5.59%
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 4.16%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 2.59%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush excessively worn 2.39%
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 (16.02%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.58%) · Wheel bearing slight play (10.08%) · Suspension mounting area showing corrosion (9.09%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.21%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (8.12%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hiace year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2003 Toyota Hiace reliable?
2003 Toyota Hiaces fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 15% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 10 of 14 Hiace years (3,434 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2003 Toyota Hiace MOT?
Most often suspension mounting area seriously corroded (8.88% of tests), position lamp not working (5.59% of tests), stop lamp not working (4.16% of tests).
How many miles should a 2003 Toyota Hiace have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2003 Toyota Hiace shows 151,040 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2003 car?
A car first registered in 2003 carries a 52 plate (January–February 2003), or a 03 plate (March–August 2003), or a 53 plate (September–December 2003).
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