2007 Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel · FY57 AGU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the latest testing data. The most recent MOT conducted on 19 September 2025 at 163,746 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following an initial failure just two miles prior on the same day which suggests the previous failure was likely a clerical error or a minor item that was immediately rectified. Since 2023, the vehicle has maintained a clean record without advisories or mechanical failures. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a nineteen-year-old vehicle. With 163,746 miles recorded, the Hiace has averaged approximately 8,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a commercial van of this age. The data shows regular intervals of roughly 3,000 miles between annual tests, moving from 157,773 miles in 2023 to 163,746 miles in 2025. This indicates the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods which helps prevent seal degradation and fluid stagnation. While the digital record shows no history of recurring failing components, a physical inspection must focus on the common failure points of this generation of Hiace. A buyer should specifically scrutinise the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and floor pans, where rust often begins undetected underneath. Given the age and mileage, checking the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs is essential, as the MOT test does not always capture gradual rubber perishment until it reaches a critical state.