2007 Toyota HI-ACE 2.5L Diesel · AF07 NWZ

The 2007 Toyota Hi-Ace presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 7 April 2026 at 147,707 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests from 2023 to 2025 also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failure logged on 7 April 2025 at 142,787 miles with no defects listed, immediately rectified by a pass three days later on 10 April 2025 at the same mileage. This suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 19-year-old van. The record shows 131,593 miles in April 2023, rising to 137,215 by April 2024, then 142,787 by April 2025, and 147,707 by April 2026. That equates to roughly 5,000 miles per year across the documented period, below the 7,774 annual average implied by the lifetime figure, indicating the earlier life likely saw heavier use. No large gaps or sudden accumulation appear in the supplied history; the clean advisory-free entries point to consistent if unremarkable upkeep by prior keepers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and corrosion points common to older Japanese vans, particularly chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting areas, since the MOT record shows no advisories that would flag emerging rust. The brake discs, calipers, and suspension bushes warrant hands-on checks despite the absence of recorded defects, as a 19-year-old commercial vehicle at 147,707 miles will carry consumable wear not captured by a pass with no defects. The April 2025 failure with no defects recorded merits confirmation that the V5C and DVSA portal reflect a genuine test-station error rather than a suppressed fault.