2017 · 7 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2017 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

565 MOT tests in 2024. 67.3% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

84Well below average
Passed first time67.3%
Failed or needed repairs32.7%
Typical mileage at test98,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 565 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.8%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.4%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working3.2%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.7%
    27 marked dangerous
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.9%
  9. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.4%
  2. Brakes12.6%
  3. Suspension9.7%
  4. Tyres7.4%
  5. Emissions & leaks7.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  7. Body & chassis3.9%
  8. Steering1.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.7%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.4%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn9.2%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. 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 2017 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 67.3% of 2017 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 565 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 84, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).