2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

5,094 MOT tests in 2024. 77.7% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time77.7%
Failed or needed repairs22.3%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,094 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    141 marked dangerous
  3. Leaf spring: fractured1.9%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.6%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.4%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.4%
    121 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.3%
  8. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.1%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes12.5%
  2. Lights & electrics11.8%
  3. Suspension5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.8%
  5. Tyres2.9%
  6. Body & chassis1.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.3%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.1%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.2%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2017 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 77.7% of 2017 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,094 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; leaf spring: fractured. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2017 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).