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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT. Check any Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT by registration number below.

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94.6%

Avg Pass Rate

+12.5%

vs Toyota Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT has an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, which is 12.5 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 82.1%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT, 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 Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 321 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 82.1%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

5.7%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

2021

Based on 804 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 82.1%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

5.2%

Mileage at 3yr

50k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT

The most common reasons a Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

4.1%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

2.1%
Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

1.6%

Front Offside

1.6%

Rear Offside

0.9%

Other Toyota Models

Compare MOT reliability across Toyota models.

Toyota Previa

83.2% pass rate

Toyota Estima

84.6% pass rate

Toyota Yaris Icon HEV CVT

95.1% pass rate

Toyota Landcruiser

85.7% pass rate

Toyota MR2

72.4% pass rate

Toyota Hiace

75.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT

Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT is 94.6% compared to the Toyota average of 82.1%. 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 Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (4.1%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (2.1%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.6%, the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT 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 Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT?
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 Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT: 42,186 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Highlander Excel PREM HEV CVT to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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