2008 Toyota HI-ACE 2.5L Diesel · DA08 LRF

The Toyota Hi-Ace failed its most recent MOT on 9 April 2026 at 88,519 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy. The DVSA entry records no defects, which points to an administrative or unlogged failure rather than a documented mechanical fault. Prior to this, the van passed every test from April 2023 through April 2025 with no advisories, so the underlying maintenance trend reads as stable across that three-year span until the latest reversal. Recorded mileage sits at 88,519 against an April 2008 build, an average of roughly 4,900 miles per year. The van covered only 1,871 miles between the April 2024 test at 77,908 miles and April 2025 at 82,647 miles, then 5,872 miles by the April 2026 failure. That low lifetime total suggests extended idle periods, a pattern that commonly hides perished rubber components and corrosion where moisture settles. The clean pass history gives little to flag, but sparse commentary on an 18-year-old commercial vehicle often means the tester logged nothing beyond the bare minimum. A buyer should physically verify why the April 2026 test failed, since the record shows no defect detail. Inspect the V5 and DVSA failure sheet before any purchase. With a Hi-Ace of this age, examine subframe mounts, rear leaf spring hangers, and sills for structural rust, as these rot while the van stands unused. Check brake discs and calipers for seizure after low-mileage storage. Confirm tyre sidewall condition and suspension bushes for cracking from age rather than wear. The earlier April 2023 failure with zero defects recorded, followed by a pass one day later, implies a rectified minor item or paperwork error. Given the current failed status, the van needs a fresh test and a documented clean sheet before it can be considered roadworthy.