2002 · 22 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2002 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 76.5% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time76.5%
Failed or needed repairs23.5%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits3.9%
  2. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.9%
  3. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.0%
  4. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.0%
  5. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Emissions & leaks11.8%
  2. Lights & electrics10.8%
  3. Brakes8.8%
  4. Suspension8.8%
  5. Body & chassis7.8%
  6. Tyres4.9%
  7. Steering2.9%
  8. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn20.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn9.8%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. 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 2002 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 76.5% of 2002 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction; brake discs: significantly and obviously worn. The biggest problem area was emissions & leaks.

Is the 2002 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 132, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).