2001 Toyota Hiace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2001 Toyota Hiace passed 74.4% of its 2,906 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (27.1% fail rate), the 2001 Hiace comes out 1.4pp better. Failures cluster in suspension, lighting & signalling and body, structure & corrosion.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — suspension (15.1%) and lighting & signalling (14.2%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are component mounting prescribed areas, wipers and chassis condition — component mounting prescribed areas alone was recorded 414 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.7% in the 30-60k band and 30.4% in the 150k+ band, a 23.8-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: suspension was flagged on 46.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 15.1% | 438 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 412 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.6% | 220 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.0% | 203 |
| 5 | Brakes | 6.9% | 201 |
| 6 | Tyres | 3.0% | 88 |
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 | 414 |
| 2 | Wipers | 190 |
| 3 | Chassis condition | 164 |
| 4 | Position lamp | 153 |
| 5 | Integral vehicle structure condition | 152 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 140 |
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 | 46.3% | 1,344 |
| 2 | Brakes | 26.6% | 773 |
| 3 | Tyres | 20.6% | 599 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.6% | 512 |
| 5 | Other defects | 15.4% | 448 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 14.4% | 418 |
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 | 105 | 6.7% |
| 60-90k | 352 | 19.3% |
| 90-120k | 482 | 22.2% |
| 120-150k | 702 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 1,262 | 30.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2,713 | 26.2% |
| Petrol | 193 | 17.1% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 736 | 27.7% |
| 2022 | 645 | 23.7% |
| 2023 | 563 | 23.1% |
| 2024 | 510 | 25.9% |
| 2025 | 452 | 27.9% |
What to check before buying a 2001 Hiace
On a 2001 Hiace, suspension is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 15.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Suspension (15.1% 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 (14.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (7.6% 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 2001 Toyota Hiaces pass their MOT?
74.4% of the 2,906 2001 Toyota Hiace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 25.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2001 Toyota Hiace?
Suspension, recorded in 15.1% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (14.2%).
Does the 2001 Hiace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.7% in the 30-60k band to 30.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,906 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.