Toyota logo

Toyota Hiace

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 2,494 cc

L7 SCNMOT history

L7 SCN is a blue diesel Toyota Hiace first used on 31 May 2002. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 272,773 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2025
Mileage
272,773 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2024
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
13,687 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for L7 SCN in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
L7 SCN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Toyota
Model
Hiace
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,494 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
31 May 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 SCN was last recorded at 272,773 miles on 12 Aug 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
272,747 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles
Average per year
13,687 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 272,773 miles
  • 2023 – 258,781 miles
  • 2022 – 251,872 miles
  • 2021 – 233,852 miles
  • 2020 – 224,893 miles
  • 2019 – 210,896 miles
  • 2018 – 194,809 miles
  • 2017 – 180,889 miles
  • 2016 – 168,612 miles
  • 2015 – 155,951 miles
  • 2014 – 145,763 miles
  • 2013 – 138,027 miles
  • 2012 – 130,817 miles
  • 2011 – 122,337 miles
  • 2010 – 100,704 miles
  • 2009 – 80,578 miles
  • 2008 – 60,408 miles
  • 2007 – 38,443 miles
  • 2006 – 25,899 miles
  • 2005 – 15,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass272,773 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Outer sill rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underside rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass272,773 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    272,773 miles
    Test number
    655871727129
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail272,747 miles (+13,966)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,747 miles
    Test number
    544357823485
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass258,781 miles (+79)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    258,781 miles
    Test number
    986614445302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

  4. Fail258,702 miles (+6,830)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,702 miles
    Test number
    485345525830
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside inner sill corroded not within prescribed area

  5. Pass251,872 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    251,872 miles
    Test number
    577295378825
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  6. Fail251,871 miles (+18,019)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,871 miles
    Test number
    231577959891
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront jacking points rusty and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill rusty
    • AdvisoryUnderside rusty

  7. Pass233,852 miles (+8,959)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    233,852 miles
    Test number
    279560711017
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass224,893 miles (+13,997)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    224,893 miles
    Test number
    280456573806
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass210,896 miles (+16,087)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    210,896 miles
    Test number
    840244180032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside front seat

  10. Pass194,809 miles (+13,920)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    194,809 miles
    Test number
    230708995193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass180,889 miles (+12,277)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    180,889 miles
    Test number
    600481060308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass168,612 miles (+12,661)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    168,612 miles
    Test number
    286394031534
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll link rubbers perishing and cracking
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre cracking on outer edge
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion o/s/r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryWater behind n/s/f headlight lense effects beam slightly

  13. Pass155,951 miles (+10,188)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    155,951 miles
    Test number
    608669965092
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  14. Pass145,763 miles (+7,736)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    145,763 miles
    Test number
    676882064090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass138,027 miles (+7,210)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    138,027 miles
    Test number
    206723963073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,817 miles (+8,480)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    130,817 miles
    Test number
    686504192065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    122,337 miles
    Test number
    497011601342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,337 miles (+21,633)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,337 miles
    Test number
    136521801328
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass100,704 miles (+20,126)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    100,704 miles
    Test number
    921205590250
    • NoteEngine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

  20. Pass80,578 miles (+20,170)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    80,578 miles
    Test number
    944244099212
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass60,408 miles (+21,965)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,408 miles
    Test number
    681676998253
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    434503197246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  23. Fail38,443 miles (+12,544)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,443 miles
    Test number
    471583097297
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  24. Fail25,899 miles4 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,899 miles
    Test number
    421161506345
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass25,899 miles (+10,720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    25,899 miles
    Test number
    431001706334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass15,179 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    15,179 miles
    Test number
    894700595207
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about L7 SCN

Does L7 SCN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L7 SCN expired on 11 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L7 SCN?
The MOT on L7 SCN expired on 11 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L7 SCN done?
L7 SCN was recorded at 272,773 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2024, an average of 13,687 miles a year.
Has L7 SCN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 SCN has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on L7 SCN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 SCN find?
L7 SCN passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

Related registrations

Browse all L7S registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.