Is the Toyota Hiace ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 15,877 MOT tests, around 4% of Toyota Hiaces still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 95% are likely to be charged.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 94% diesel, 6% petrol. Diesel Hiaces are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged. Petrol Hiaces are generally compliant from 2006, while petrol cars from 2000 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 4%
- Likely charged
- 95%
- Depends on the car
- 1%
- MOT tests analysed
- 15,877
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Hiace ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Hiaces of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Diesel | Petrol |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Likely compliant24 tested | Likely compliant35 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant45 tested | Likely compliant51 tested |
| 2015 | Check exact car55 tested | Likely compliant43 tested |
| 2014 | Check exact car23 tested | Likely compliant33 tested |
| 2013 | Likely charged56 tested | Likely compliant32 tested |
| 2012 | Likely charged106 tested | Likely compliant31 tested |
| 2011 | Likely charged531 tested | Likely compliant46 tested |
| 2010 | Likely charged876 tested | Likely compliant62 tested |
| 2009 | Likely charged943 tested | Likely compliant31 tested |
| 2008 | Likely charged1,712 tested | Likely compliant53 tested |
| 2007 | Likely charged1,959 tested | Likely compliant26 tested |
| 2006 | Likely charged1,562 tested | Likely compliant30 tested |
| 2005 | Likely charged1,367 tested | Check Euro standard16 tested |
| 2004 | Likely charged1,241 tested | Check Euro standard5 tested |
| 2003 | Likely charged1,053 tested | Check Euro standard10 tested |
| 2002 | Likely charged851 tested | Check Euro standard16 tested |
| 2001 | Likely charged750 tested | Check Euro standard40 tested |
| 2000 | Likely charged579 tested | Likely charged66 tested |
| 1999 | Likely charged388 tested | Likely charged52 tested |
| 1998 | Likely charged374 tested | Likely charged28 tested |
| 1997 | Likely charged216 tested | Likely charged20 tested |
| 1996 | Likely charged116 tested | Likely charged28 tested |
| 1995 | Likely charged52 tested | Likely charged6 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Hiace
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Diesel (94% of Hiaces tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
- Petrol (6% of Hiaces tested): likely compliant from 2006; 2000 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Hiaces from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (1% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Toyota can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Hiaces fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Hiace MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Hiace for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Hiaces in this data were first registered between 1995 and 2017. 2007 was the most common year, with 1,986 tests (13% of the total), and half were registered in 2006 or later.
Hiaces from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 70% of the time, at an average of 123,159 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 64% of the time with 147,302 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Hiaces likely to comply are from 2016. 45 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 77% of the time and averaged 102,934 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Hiaces likely to comply are from 2006. 30 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 65% of the time and averaged 152,050 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Hiace's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (11.1% of tests); suspension: "prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength" (5.7%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (4.5%). The most frequent advisory was "excessively corroded", on 17.8% of tests.
Overall, 65% of Hiaces passed first time, noticeably below the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 145,760 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Toyota models
About this data
Based on 15,877 first MOT tests of the Toyota Hiace carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 15,877 MOT tests say about the Toyota Hiace and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Hiace ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 4% of Hiaces on the road are likely compliant and 95% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Hiace years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Hiaces first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Hiace ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Hiaces from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Hiace is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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