Toyota Crown MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Crown. Check any Crown by registration number below.

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92.2%

Avg Pass Rate

+8.7%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Crown — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Crown has an average MOT pass rate of 92.2%, which is 8.7 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Crown is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Toyota Crown, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Crown performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 47 vehicles

89.4%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

6.7%

Mileage at 3yr

143k mi

2019

Based on 45 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

109k mi

2018

Based on 31 vehicles

93.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

8.3%

Mileage at 5yr

143k mi

2014

Based on 34 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

17.2%

2013

Based on 31 vehicles

100.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 10yr

103k mi

2012

Based on 32 vehicles

93.8%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

8.0%

2011

Based on 33 vehicles

87.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

13.6%

2009

Based on 33 vehicles

93.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2008

Based on 69 vehicles

82.6%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.7%

2007

Based on 32 vehicles

90.6%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

2006

Based on 55 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

7.5%

2004

Based on 53 vehicles

92.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

2.4%

2003

Based on 40 vehicles

90.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2002

Based on 57 vehicles

94.7%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

8.3%

2001

Based on 52 vehicles

94.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.1%

2000

Based on 67 vehicles

95.5%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

0

Based on 307 vehicles

91.9%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

95k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Nearside

2.1%

Nearside

2.1%

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Crown

Toyota Crown — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Crown MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Crown?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Crown is 92.2% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Crown?

Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.

Is the Toyota Crown reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 92.2%, the Toyota Crown is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Crown?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Crown?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Crown: 142,602 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Crown to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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