2008 Toyota HI-ACE 2.4L Diesel · LR58 WBZ

The 2008 Toyota Hi-Ace presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 July 2025 at 294,293 miles passed with no defects recorded, and the prior two annual tests in July 2024 at 293,857 miles and October 2023 at 287,179 miles also passed clean. The lone failure occurred on 15 May 2023 at 287,156 miles, yet the tester logged no defects, indicating an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault-driven one. The vehicle has shown no recurring advisories across the five-year record. At roughly 18 years old the Hi-Ace carries 294,293 recorded miles, equating to about 16,350 miles per year, which is high for its age and points to sustained commercial use. Mileage progression is steady but uneven: the gap between the January 2023 test at 275,018 miles and the October 2023 test at 287,179 miles shows 12,161 miles in nine months, whereas only 436 miles accrued between July 2024 and July 2025. Such a drop suggests the van entered lighter service or stood idle in its final year under the current keeper. The clean MOT history gives no flagged suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or corrosion items to chase. A buyer should still verify structural integrity beneath the sills and chassis rails, as 16-year-old Japanese vans used heavily can hide rust the annual test missed. Inspect the binding calipers and exhaust emissions in person given the high cumulative mileage. Given the sparse and defect-free record, previous owners appear to have kept basic upkeep current rather than deferring consumables. The absence of tyre or wiper advisories across 19,000 miles of recent use implies routine replacement was handled. Physical inspection remains advisable solely to confirm the test data matches the vehicle's true condition.