2000 Toyota Hi=Ace — MOT failures & pass rate
1,825 MOT tests on the 2000 Toyota Hi=Ace are in this dataset, and 72.2% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 26.7% of the time, so this is 1.2pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
Suspension dominates the failure mix at 17.5% of all tests — 3.6 points clear of lighting & signalling, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, integral vehicle structure condition and position lamp — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 338 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 11.6% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 31.6% once past 150k — 2.7× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 49.1% of tests without failing them.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.7% in 2021 to 25.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 17.5% | 319 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 254 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 9.6% | 175 |
| 4 | Brakes | 8.2% | 150 |
| 5 | Visibility | 7.3% | 134 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.6% | 66 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 338 |
| 2 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 113 |
| 3 | Position lamp | 112 |
| 4 | Wipers | 110 |
| 5 | Chassis condition | 95 |
| 6 | Shock absorbers | 81 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 49.1% | 896 |
| 2 | Brakes | 24.9% | 454 |
| 3 | Tyres | 21.2% | 387 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 18.9% | 344 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.1% | 275 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 13.5% | 246 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 43 | 11.6% |
| 60-90k | 208 | 18.3% |
| 90-120k | 355 | 26.8% |
| 120-150k | 464 | 28.4% |
| 150k+ | 751 | 31.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,608 | 28.5% |
| Petrol | 217 | 23.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 485 | 30.7% |
| 2022 | 416 | 26.9% |
| 2023 | 351 | 25.9% |
| 2024 | 317 | 29.0% |
| 2025 | 256 | 25.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Hi=Ace
On a 2000 Hi=Ace, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 17.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (17.5% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (9.6% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2000 Toyota Hi=Aces pass their MOT?
72.2% of the 1,825 2000 Toyota Hi=Ace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Hi=Ace?
Suspension, recorded in 17.5% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (13.9%).
Does the 2000 Hi=Ace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.6% in the 30-60k band to 31.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,825 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.