2002 Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel · DA52 YRP

The Toyota Hiace presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 July 2025 at 117,763 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date and mileage that listed no defects, suggesting an administrative correction rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in July 2024, 2023, and 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories raised. The recorded mileage shows exceptionally low use for a 24-year-old van. From 27 July 2022 at 115,619 miles to 17 July 2025 at 117,763 miles, the vehicle covered just 2,144 miles across three years, averaging roughly 715 miles per year. The 638-mile rise between July 2023 and July 2024, then 642 miles to July 2025, confirms a gentle, consistent crawl. Such low annual accumulation implies long stationary periods, which commonly accelerate rubber perishing, brake caliper seizing, and underbody corrosion despite the clean test sheet. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the age and idle pattern. The MOT history flags no structural integrity issues or exhaust emissions failures, yet DVSA tests on a 2002 chassis often miss hidden rust in sills and chassis rails. Verify the duplicate 17 July 2025 entries with DVSA to confirm the failure was purely clerical. Given the spotless advisory record and minimal mileage, previous keepers likely stored the van rather than worked it hard. That low use cuts drivetrain wear but raises the risk of perished seals and binding calipers from disuse. A pre-purchase check beneath the vehicle remains sensible before commitment.