2011 Toyota Hiace 2.5L Diesel · FL05 RRR

The 2011 Toyota Hiace presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 28 February 2026 at 139,809 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, though the DVSA log also shows a failure on the same date and mileage with no defects listed, indicating an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in March 2023, 2024, and 2025 all passed cleanly with no advisories, confirming the vehicle has avoided recurring wear-related failures across the recorded period. Annual mileage sits at a typical level for a fifteen-year-old van. The record shows 121,065 miles in March 2023, rising to 127,240 by March 2024, 132,568 by March 2025, and 139,809 by February 2026. That equates to roughly 6,500 to 7,300 miles added each year, below the 9,321-mile average and pointing to light commercial use. The clean sweep of passes with no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion suggests the previous keeper kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumable replacement. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the unbroken pass record. The MOT history captures no structural integrity checks beyond the tester's visual scope, so chassis rails, sills, and suspension mounting points on a 2011 Hiace warrant close scrutiny for hidden rust. Brake discs, coil springs, and exhaust emissions were not flagged, but fifteen years of service can mask fatigue not visible during a road test. Given the duplicate 28 February 2026 entries, the buyer should obtain the full DVSA failure reason to rule out a clerical error. Otherwise the vehicle's documented history shows no worsening trend and implies conscientious ownership, with only age-related components requiring verification before purchase.