2006 Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel · FH06 XWD

The vehicle presents a generally roadworthy profile, showing a stable maintenance trend despite its age. The most recent MOT test on 30 September 2025 at 156,726 miles passed with no defects recorded, following a failure just one week prior at nearly identical mileage. This suggests a minor issue was rectified immediately to ensure compliance. The fact that the last three annual tests passed without advisories indicates that the vehicle currently meets minimum safety standards without immediate mechanical concerns. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between September 2023 and September 2024, the vehicle covered 3,843 miles, while a further 6,157 miles were recorded between the 2024 and 2025 tests. This slight fluctuation in usage suggests light-to-moderate duty rather than constant heavy commercial cycles, which often helps mitigate the accelerated wear on the drivetrain and suspension components typically associated with high-mileage commercial vans. While the digital record is clean, a buyer must perform a physical inspection of the structural integrity, as Toyota Hiaces of this era are prone to significant corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and rear wheel arches. The recorded failures in 2023 and 2025 without listed defects often point to minor-item failures such as light bulbs or wiper blades that require quick fixes. Attention should specifically be paid to the suspension bushes for perished rubber and the brake calipers for potential binding issues, as the MOT record does not detail the state of these consumable wear components between tests.