2008 Toyota HI-ACE 2.5L Diesel · SH58 HOA

The 2024‑02‑08 MOT at 124,405 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the immediately preceding 2024‑02‑07 test at 124,400 miles recorded excessive corrosion of the near‑ and off‑side front suspension mounting points and thin front brake pads, indicating a recent deterioration that was subsequently corrected. Over 18 years the van has accumulated 124,405 miles, averaging about 6,911 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 2008 Hi‑Ace; however, the mileage record shows uneven growth, with a jump of 15,223 miles between the 2012‑11‑28 test (47,004 miles) and the 2013‑10‑31 test (62,227 miles) and another 13,881‑mile increase from 2013‑10‑31 to 2014‑10‑24, suggesting periods of intensive use followed by relative inactivity. A buyer should therefore inspect the structural integrity of the front suspension mounting points for rust penetration, verify the condition of the rear brake pipe and associated fittings for corrosion and greasing, examine the front brake pads and discs for wear and binding calipers, check the near‑ and off‑side front wheel bearings for play, and assess the anti‑roll bar linkage bushes and pins for excessive movement, while also confirming that any previous corrosion repairs were carried out to chassis standards and that the timing belt and water pump, noted as required in 2015, have been replaced.