2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

2,062 MOT tests in 2024. 73.3% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time73.3%
Failed or needed repairs26.7%
Typical mileage at test74,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,062 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    80 marked dangerous
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    58 marked dangerous
  5. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.5%
  7. Position lamp: not working1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Stop lamp: not working1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Brakes8.0%
  3. Tyres5.6%
  4. Suspension4.0%
  5. Body & chassis3.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.3%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.6%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.9%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.5%

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 2018 Toyota Proace?

In 2024, 73.3% of 2018 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,062 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Proace?

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; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).