Toyota Hi Ace (2000)
2000 Toyota Hi Ace
CarHunch analysed 2,021 real MOT records for the 2000 Toyota Hi Ace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Toyota Hi-Ace has a 72.7% first-time MOT pass rate, notably below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of vehicles have recorded dangerous defects—a red flag for potential buyers. Diesel models, which dominate this cohort, pass slightly less often (72.4%) than the rare petrol variants (77.5%), suggesting fuel type matters less than age-related wear on these vehicles.
These Hi-Aces average 127,200 miles, which is reasonable for a 24-year-old van, but they're racking up 3.87 failures and 18.9 advisories per test—indicating multiple systems are deteriorating simultaneously. Before purchasing, budget for comprehensive pre-purchase inspection covering brakes, suspension, and structural integrity, as the high dangerous defect rate suggests hidden problems are common on examples this old.
What to check before buying a 2000 Toyota Hi Ace
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (93%) | 1,877 | 72.4% | 3.9 |
| Petrol (7%) | 139 | 77.5% | 3.41 |
| LPG (0%) | 4 | 72.1% | 2.75 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Toyota Hi Ace vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2000 Toyota Hi Ace vehicles fall between 99,005 and 151,885 miles.
2000 Toyota Hi Ace — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 215 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Toyota Hi Ace
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.4%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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47.1%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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44.3%
Oil leak
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40%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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35.3%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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32.3%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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27.5%
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded
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27.1%
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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