Toyota Hi-Ace

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 20 model years from 13,900 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

76%

Total Tests

13,900

Highest Pass Rate

2011 (82%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Hi-Ace

The Toyota Hi-Ace was MOT tested 13,900 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 20 model years (1996 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 model has the highest pass rate at 82% from 600 tests. The 2000 model has the lowest at 71%. The 11 point gap means pass rates vary somewhat between years, but no year is dramatically different. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Hi-Aces pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 5 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1996) averages 148,552 miles, while the newest (2016) averages 108,244 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Hi-Ace is 8 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 2400cc)

£1,958

Road Tax

£445

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£500

Total per year£2,958

Per month£247/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2016 details

How reliable is the Toyota Hi-Ace?

vs average of all models-6% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-8% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread11 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Toyota Hi-Ace by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2016	75%	71	108,244 mi
2015	74%	47	109,607 mi
2013	74%	38	133,584 mi
2012	82%	124	123,537 mi
2011	82%	600	133,326 mi
2010	80%	1,084	147,174 mi
2009	81%	1,149	142,811 mi
2008	80%	2,117	149,021 mi
2007	79%	2,214	152,836 mi
2006	77%	866	154,944 mi
2005	74%	629	158,616 mi
2004	75%	535	149,924 mi
2003	74%	544	155,086 mi
2002	75%	331	146,343 mi
2001	74%	464	147,277 mi
2000	71%	436	143,204 mi
1999	73%	909	145,495 mi
1998	71%	989	151,794 mi
1997	75%	465	157,540 mi
1996	76%	288	148,552 mi

Questions about the Toyota Hi-Ace

Is the Toyota Hi-Ace reliable?

Across its 20 model years in our data (1996 to 2016), the Toyota Hi-Ace averages a 76% MOT pass rate, from 13,900 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 6 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2011 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 82%.

Which year Toyota Hi-Ace has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2011 Toyota Hi-Ace has the highest MOT pass rate at 82%, while the 2000 model has the lowest at 71%, a 11 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.