2011 Toyota Hi=Ace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2011 Toyota Hi=Ace passed 82.5% of its 2,447 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (23.0% fail rate), the 2011 Hi=Ace comes out 5.6pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 13.2% of all tests — 7.1 points clear of brakes, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, wipers and linkage pins and bushes — position lamp alone was recorded 118 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.1% versus 8.1%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 24.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.2% | 323 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.1% | 150 |
| 3 | Suspension | 6.0% | 147 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 112 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 4.4% | 107 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.2% | 79 |
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 | 118 |
| 2 | Wipers | 101 |
| 3 | Linkage pins and bushes | 94 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 86 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 6 | On or after 01/07/2008 | 78 |
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 | 24.5% | 599 |
| 2 | Brakes | 20.9% | 512 |
| 3 | Tyres | 18.6% | 454 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.0% | 366 |
| 5 | Other defects | 8.7% | 213 |
| 6 | Visibility | 7.4% | 182 |
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 | 62 | 8.1% |
| 30-60k | 237 | 11.4% |
| 60-90k | 394 | 16.2% |
| 90-120k | 476 | 16.2% |
| 120-150k | 453 | 17.7% |
| 150k+ | 824 | 21.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,318 | 17.2% |
| Petrol | 129 | 21.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 537 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 534 | 17.4% |
| 2023 | 499 | 18.4% |
| 2024 | 454 | 18.9% |
| 2025 | 423 | 15.8% |
What to check before buying a 2011 Hi=Ace
On a 2011 Hi=Ace, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.2% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.1% 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.
- Suspension (6.0% 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.
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 2011 Toyota Hi=Aces pass their MOT?
82.5% of the 2,447 2011 Toyota Hi=Ace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2011 Toyota Hi=Ace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.2% of tests, followed by brakes (6.1%).
Does the 2011 Hi=Ace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.1% in the 0-30k band to 21.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,447 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.