2006 · 18 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2006 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

1,270 MOT tests in 2024. 74.2% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

132Well above average
Passed first time74.2%
Failed or needed repairs25.8%
Typical mileage at test71,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,270 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.6%
    48 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.1%
    46 marked dangerous
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working2.0%
  6. Stop lamp: not working1.7%
  7. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.7%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.6%
    40 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  10. Position lamp: not working1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Suspension9.7%
  3. Tyres5.9%
  4. Brakes4.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Steering1.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn11.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.1%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.7%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn5.5%

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: brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. 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 2006 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 74.2% of 2006 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,270 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2006 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).