2005 · 19 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2005 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

738 MOT tests in 2024. 72.4% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

128Well above average
Passed first time72.4%
Failed or needed repairs27.6%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 738 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.0%
    33 marked dangerous
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    34 marked dangerous
  6. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working1.8%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.2%
  2. Suspension8.7%
  3. Tyres7.6%
  4. Brakes6.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.6%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn14.4%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.5%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2005 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 72.4% of 2005 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 738 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 128, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).