2003 Toyota HI-ACE 2.5L Diesel · DX53 GTY
2003 Toyota HI-ACE (2.5L, diesel). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 131,112 miles. MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- TOYOTA HI-ACE
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,112 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DX53 GTY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/09/2026
- 131,112 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DX53 GTY 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 Hi-Ace (DX53 GTY) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 09 September 2026 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), Bodywork (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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 Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced ”.
DX53 GTY Mileage History
- 29/09/2023116,901 mi
- 19/09/2024122,546 mi+5,645 mi
- 15/09/2025128,432 mi+5,886 mi
- 19/09/2025128,483 mi+51 mi
- 09/09/2026131,112 mi+2,629 mi
Average of roughly 4,824 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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