Toyota Hi-ace
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 20 years from 13,900 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
76%
Total Tests
13,900
Best Year
2011 (82%)
Years Covered
20
About the Toyota Hi-ace
The Toyota Hi-ace has been tested 13,900 times in 2026 MOT data across 20 model years (1996 to 2016), with an average pass rate of 76%. That's 6 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2011 model is the most reliable with a 82% pass rate from 600 tests. The 1998 model has the lowest at 71%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA HI-ACEs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 5 percentage points.
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
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Toyota Hi-ace by Year
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| 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 |
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