2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Toyota GR MOT pass rate and common faults

2,970 MOT tests in 2024. 93.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time93.4%
Failed or needed repairs6.6%
Typical mileage at test13,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,970 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    92 marked dangerous
  2. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits0.7%
  3. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements0.6%
  4. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.4%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.4%
    24 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.3%
  9. Catalyst emissions: emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak0.2%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.2%
    6 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres3.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.1%
  3. Lights & electrics1.0%
  4. Number plates & VIN0.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)0.7%
  6. Brakes0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Suspension0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
  3. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre1.4%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened1.1%

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: tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. 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 2021 Toyota GR?

In 2024, 93.4% of 2021 Toyota GR cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,970 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota GR?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Toyota GR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).