2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

5,615 MOT tests in 2024. 66.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time66.2%
Failed or needed repairs33.8%
Typical mileage at test87,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,615 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.6%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.7%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.0%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.6%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.2%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    152 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    186 marked dangerous
  9. Horn: not working1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.3%
  2. Brakes22.0%
  3. Suspension12.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.6%
  5. Body & chassis5.1%
  6. Tyres3.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded12.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.0%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced3.4%
  5. Registration plates: inscription illegible3.2%

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 2015 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 66.2% of 2015 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,615 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).