TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MOT pass rate
94.2% of 1,302 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MOT tests pass.
The HIGHLANDER passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the average across all TOYOTA models, which sits at 82.3%.
The TOYOTA HIGHLANDER passes its MOT 94.2% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 95.4% at 0–3 years to 86.3% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 95.4% | 918 | 28,385 miles |
| 3–6 years | 92.1% | 280 | 35,249 miles |
| 6–10 years | 86.5% | 37 | 112,192 miles |
| 10–15 years | 86.3% | 51 | 112,795 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (16) | 16 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
The most common reason the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 78.1% | Too high |
| Tyres | 32.8% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 21.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Brakes | 15.3% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 7.3% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.2% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.5% | Webbing significantly weakened |
| Body, chassis, structure | 0.7% | Insecure |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER?
- 94.2% of TOYOTA HIGHLANDER MOT tests pass, based on 1,302 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 78.1% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too high".
- Does this show the TOYOTA HIGHLANDER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.