2003 · 21 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2003 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

350 MOT tests in 2024. 67.4% passed first time, compared with 57.3% for all cars the same age.

118Well above average
Passed first time67.4%
Failed or needed repairs32.6%
Typical mileage at test80,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 350 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
    26 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.6%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics20.6%
  2. Brakes14.6%
  3. Suspension12.3%
  4. Body & chassis7.7%
  5. Tyres6.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks6.6%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.4%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.1%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2003 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 67.4% of 2003 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 350 tests. The average for all 21-year-old cars was 57.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2003 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2003 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 118, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).