Toyota Hilux MOT Check

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

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72.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-11.3%

vs Toyota Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Toyota Hilux — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Hilux has an average MOT pass rate of 72.1%, which is 11.3 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Hilux on the road.

The most common reasons a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Hilux 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 Hilux, 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 Hilux performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 907 vehicles

80.2%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

16.9%

Mileage at 3yr

44k mi

2020

Based on 12,296 vehicles

87.4%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

11.8%

Mileage at 3yr

61k mi

Mileage at 5yr

85k mi

2019

Based on 13,813 vehicles

87.3%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

12.9%

Mileage at 3yr

65k mi

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

2018

Based on 14,344 vehicles

86.1%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

13.3%

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

2017

Based on 13,423 vehicles

85.2%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

15.0%

Mileage at 5yr

101k mi

2016

Based on 11,852 vehicles

79.1%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2015

Based on 13,958 vehicles

74.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

25.7%

Mileage at 10yr

166k mi

2014

Based on 12,409 vehicles

72.5%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2013

Based on 10,645 vehicles

71.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

25.6%

Mileage at 10yr

161k mi

2012

Based on 10,107 vehicles

69.7%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.1%

Retest Rate

27.4%

Mileage at 10yr

169k mi

2011

Based on 9,814 vehicles

67.1%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.5%

Retest Rate

29.2%

2010

Based on 6,437 vehicles

66.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

28.9%

2009

Based on 4,574 vehicles

66.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

26.7%

2008

Based on 5,294 vehicles

66.4%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

26.8%

2007

Based on 4,785 vehicles

66.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.1%

Retest Rate

27.9%

2006

Based on 2,717 vehicles

64.6%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

25.0%

2005

Based on 3,280 vehicles

66.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2004

Based on 3,525 vehicles

65.0%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.5%

Retest Rate

26.4%

2003

Based on 2,615 vehicles

65.7%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

7.2%

Retest Rate

24.4%

2002

Based on 2,279 vehicles

63.6%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.6%

Retest Rate

26.4%

2001

Based on 1,460 vehicles

63.4%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.2%

Retest Rate

26.8%

2000

Based on 1,377 vehicles

65.9%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

8.5%

Retest Rate

24.1%

1999

Based on 1,998 vehicles

64.6%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

26.4%

1998

Based on 2,406 vehicles

64.0%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

28.2%

1997

Based on 1,103 vehicles

67.8%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

24.2%

1996

Based on 1,082 vehicles

64.4%Below Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

28.5%

1995

Based on 761 vehicles

71.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.4%

Retest Rate

19.0%

1994

Based on 478 vehicles

69.5%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

30.7%

1993

Based on 359 vehicles

77.2%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

15.5%

1992

Based on 268 vehicles

79.1%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

1.7%

Retest Rate

11.7%

1991

Based on 283 vehicles

73.5%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.7%

Retest Rate

16.9%

1990

Based on 232 vehicles

74.6%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

21.9%

1989

Based on 219 vehicles

76.3%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

9.0%

1988

Based on 278 vehicles

71.2%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

23.5%

1987

Based on 111 vehicles

71.2%Average

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

2.6%

Retest Rate

19.5%

1986

Based on 100 vehicles

85.0%Excellent

Toyota average: 83.5%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

13.9%

0

Based on 87,518 vehicles

78.6%Good

Toyota average: 83.5%

Mileage at 5yr

99k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Hilux

The most common reasons a Toyota Hilux fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

10.8%

A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.5%

An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

4.0%

Exhaust system leaking or insecure

3.8%

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

3.6%

Toyota Hilux Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Offside

4.4%

Nearside

4.0%

Rear Offside

3.7%

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83.2% pass rate

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95.2% pass rate

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92.2% pass rate

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84.6% pass rate

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95.1% pass rate

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Useful MOT Guides

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MOT Checklist

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

Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Toyota Hilux

Toyota Hilux — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Hilux MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Hilux?

The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Hilux is 72.1% 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 Hilux?

The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Hilux are: Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (10.8%), A direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.5%), An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Toyota Hilux reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 72.1%, the Toyota Hilux is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

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

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 Hilux?

Typical mileage for the Toyota Hilux: 43,661 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Hilux to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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