2007 Toyota Hi=Ace — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 9,027 MOT tests, the 2007 Toyota Hi=Ace recorded a 79.4% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 26.9% of the time, so this is 6.3pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests against 9.3% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and stop lamp — position lamp alone was recorded 559 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 22.9% versus 15.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 36.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.5% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 1,242 |
| 2 | Suspension | 9.3% | 844 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.1% | 733 |
| 4 | Visibility | 6.0% | 538 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.9% | 350 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.6% | 329 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 559 |
| 2 | Wipers | 462 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 405 |
| 4 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 403 |
| 5 | Rigid brake pipes | 390 |
| 6 | Linkage pins and bushes | 351 |
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 | 36.5% | 3,293 |
| 2 | Brakes | 30.1% | 2,721 |
| 3 | Tyres | 22.5% | 2,033 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.6% | 1,314 |
| 5 | Other defects | 11.6% | 1,048 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 11.0% | 997 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 52 | 15.4% |
| 30-60k | 309 | 11.0% |
| 60-90k | 958 | 13.5% |
| 90-120k | 1,717 | 19.6% |
| 120-150k | 1,963 | 21.6% |
| 150k+ | 4,016 | 22.9% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 8,983 | 20.6% |
| Petrol | 40 | 20.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,068 | 20.5% |
| 2022 | 1,923 | 18.4% |
| 2023 | 1,860 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | 1,653 | 20.8% |
| 2025 | 1,523 | 22.7% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Hi=Ace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.8% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.8% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (9.3% 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.
- Brakes (8.1% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
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 2007 Toyota Hi=Aces pass their MOT?
79.4% of the 9,027 2007 Toyota Hi=Ace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Hi=Ace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.8% of tests, followed by suspension (9.3%).
Does the 2007 Hi=Ace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 15.4% in the 0-30k band to 22.9% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 9,027 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.