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M970 EWY

2002 Toyota Hi Ace

White Diesel 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,937 mi
Last recorded189,937 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Hi Ace87,859 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM970 EWY
MakeToyota
ModelHi Ace
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,800cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 189,937 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 189,937 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings DOOR STEP (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 181,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 181,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under seat (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 175,757 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 169,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 157,722 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 146,981 miles

Advise O/S/F Upper ball joint has slight play.

Advise Trailor socket insecure.

Advise all underbody has been heavilly undersealed.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 133,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 119,681 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 119,681 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 107,759 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 97,718 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 86,283 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 70,291 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 55,496 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Hi Ace?

Based on 3,282 MOT tests across 216 vehicles.

71.5%
Pass Rate
5,357
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
216
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 99
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 76
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 66
position lamp(s) not working 55
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M970 EWY is a 2002 Toyota Hi Ace in White with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Hi Ace models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 87,859 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Hi Ace fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 99 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M970 EWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Hi Ace typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Hi Ace is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M970 EWY is a 2002 Toyota Hi Ace, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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