2014 · 10 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2014 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

170 MOT tests in 2024. 81.8% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

117Well above average
Passed first time81.8%
Failed or needed repairs18.2%
Typical mileage at test92,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 170 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side2.4%
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.8%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.8%
  7. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.8%
    4 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Brakes8.2%
  3. Body & chassis6.5%
  4. Tyres5.9%
  5. Suspension5.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.7%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.9%
  2. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened9.4%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.8%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.5%
  5. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn6.5%

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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2014 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 81.8% of 2014 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 170 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; parking brake performance: inoperative on one side. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 117, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).