2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

1,785 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

104Above average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test141,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,785 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.4%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength3.8%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  7. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  10. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes32.6%
  2. Lights & electrics31.7%
  3. Suspension25.5%
  4. Body & chassis20.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks5.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags3.9%
  8. Tyres3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.7%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.4%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.4%
  5. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.1%

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: rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. 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 2007 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2007 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,785 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; position lamp: not working; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2007 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 104, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).