2002 Toyota Hiace 2.4L Diesel · FP02 UNR

The Hiace passed its most recent MOT on 21 October 2025 at 148,730 miles with no defects recorded, so it currently holds a valid roadworthiness certificate. The maintenance trend shows a short-term deterioration followed by resolution: the vehicle failed three consecutive tests in August, September, and October 2025 at 148,637, 148,683, and 148,726 miles respectively, then passed six days after the last failure. No defects were listed against any of those failures, which points to administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than a clear mechanical fault trend. Mileage sits at 148,730 against a 24-year life, averaging roughly 6,200 miles per year and matching typical use for a 2002 van. The gap between the 2 September 2024 pass at 144,553 miles and the August 2025 failure cluster shows only 4,084 miles added in eleven months. The three 2025 failures occurred within 93 miles of each other, confirming the vehicle was barely driven between tests and was likely presented repeatedly to clear a non-mechanical blocker. A buyer should still verify structural integrity and corrosion on the chassis and sills, as the MOT record gives no advisory detail across its lifespan. The absence of listed suspension bushes, coil spring, brake disc, or exhaust emission faults is reassuring, but the repeated 2025 failures with zero recorded defects warrant a check of the V5 and test station notes to confirm no suppressed mechanical concern. Inspect tyres, wiper blades, and underbody for standing-water rust given the low recent use. Given the clean pass with no advisories and stable long-term mileage, the Hiace presents as fundamentally sound for its age if the 2025 failures were clerical. Commission an independent inspection of brakes and suspension before purchase to close the data gap left by the unexplained failure entries.