2003 Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel · DF52 GKC
2003 Toyota Hiace (2.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 2003. Recorded mileage 73,256 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HIACE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 73,256 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DF52 GKC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 73,256 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DF52 GKC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Toyota Hiace (DF52 GKC) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
DF52 GKC Mileage History
- 27/09/202267,885 mi
- 21/09/202369,625 mi+1,740 mi
- 22/09/202369,625 mi
- 23/09/202470,735 mi+1,110 mi
- 16/09/202573,256 mi+2,521 mi
Average of roughly 1,808 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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