2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,052 MOT tests in 2024. 51.0% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

69Well below average
Passed first time51.0%
Failed or needed repairs49.0%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,052 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt15.9%
  2. Position lamp: not working12.5%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure5.5%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  5. Stop lamp: not working4.7%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.0%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.4%
    45 marked dangerous
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.4%
    45 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics44.9%
  2. Body & chassis26.6%
  3. Brakes16.1%
  4. Suspension13.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.5%
  6. Tyres8.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks5.2%
  8. Steering1.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.2%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.2%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 Proace?

In 2024, 51.0% of 2015 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,052 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

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

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: system insecure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 69, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).