2019 · 5 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2019 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

456 MOT tests in 2024. 68.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

81Well below average
Passed first time68.6%
Failed or needed repairs31.4%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 456 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.1%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    19 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    14 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  7. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.8%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics21.1%
  2. Suspension13.2%
  3. Brakes8.3%
  4. Tyres7.0%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Steering1.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm19.5%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.6%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.0%

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: 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 2019 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 68.6% of 2019 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 456 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 81, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).