2019 · 5 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2019 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,943 MOT tests in 2024. 76.6% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time76.6%
Failed or needed repairs23.4%
Typical mileage at test57,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,943 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.3%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    61 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    51 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.7%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%
  8. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.5%
  2. Tyres6.1%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Body & chassis2.3%
  6. Suspension2.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.4%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine5.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.1%

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 2019 Toyota Proace?

In 2024, 76.6% of 2019 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,943 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Proace?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Toyota Proace 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).