2010 · 14 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2010 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

362 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 59.6% for all cars the same age.

130Well above average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test73,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 362 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    11 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.9%
  4. Rear fog lamp: missing1.7%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    11 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  10. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.7%
  2. Suspension10.8%
  3. Brakes3.9%
  4. Tyres2.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Body & chassis1.4%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.8%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn4.1%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.1%

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 2010 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2010 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 362 tests. The average for all 14-year-old cars was 59.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2010 Toyota Alphard?

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

Is the 2010 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 130, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).