TOYOTA HILUX MOT pass rate
77.3% of 116,265 TOYOTA HILUX MOT tests pass.
At 77.3%, The HILUX passes slightly less often than the average across all TOYOTA models (82.3%).
At 77.3%, The TOYOTA HILUX passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the TOYOTA HILUX tested at 0–3 years pass 90.2% of the time, compared with just 67.3% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 90.2% | 9,144 | 39,840 miles |
| 3–6 years | 87.9% | 25,569 | 57,296 miles |
| 6–10 years | 79.5% | 31,020 | 87,254 miles |
| 10–15 years | 69.2% | 26,683 | 116,001 miles |
| 15+ years | 67.3% | 23,849 | 150,385 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA HILUX
The most common reason the TOYOTA HILUX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 65.2% | Not working |
| Brakes | 61.5% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Suspension | 43.4% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Body, chassis, structure | 30.1% | Corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced |
| Visibility | 17.8% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 11.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 7.1% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Steering | 5.7% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
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 HILUX?
- 77.3% of TOYOTA HILUX MOT tests pass, based on 116,265 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA HILUX?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA HILUX fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 65.2% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA HILUX'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.