2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

4,077 MOT tests in 2024. 62.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time62.3%
Failed or needed repairs37.7%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,077 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.5%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.5%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.7%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.3%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    107 marked dangerous
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    121 marked dangerous
  10. Service brake imbalance: across an axle1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes27.2%
  2. Lights & electrics26.3%
  3. Suspension19.0%
  4. Body & chassis11.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.1%
  6. Tyres3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded15.8%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.9%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced7.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%

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 2013 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 62.3% of 2013 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,077 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).