2004 · 20 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2004 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

674 MOT tests in 2024. 69.6% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time69.6%
Failed or needed repairs30.4%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 674 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.4%
    40 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working3.0%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.8%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.5%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.5%
    28 marked dangerous
  7. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.8%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    22 marked dangerous
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.6%
  10. Door condition: cannot be opened from outside the vehicle1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.8%
  2. Suspension9.6%
  3. Tyres8.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Brakes5.3%
  6. Body & chassis5.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.9%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.7%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn8.6%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.0%

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: linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover 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 2004 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 69.6% of 2004 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 674 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).