2004 · 20 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2004 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

1,364 MOT tests in 2024. 56.7% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

100About average
Passed first time56.7%
Failed or needed repairs43.3%
Typical mileage at test152,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,364 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.7%
  3. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.6%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.1%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.1%
  7. Service brake imbalance: across an axle3.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.8%
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.6%
  2. Brakes32.6%
  3. Body & chassis25.0%
  4. Suspension22.5%
  5. Steering8.4%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.5%
  8. Tyres3.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded20.2%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play13.6%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.3%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases9.2%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year is about as good as an average car its age. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog 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 2004 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 56.7% of 2004 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,364 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

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