2007 · 17 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2007 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

1,442 MOT tests in 2024. 74.3% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

131Well above average
Passed first time74.3%
Failed or needed repairs25.7%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,442 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    49 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Rear fog lamp: missing1.7%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.5%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.5%
  10. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.2%
  2. Suspension9.6%
  3. Brakes5.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.2%
  5. Tyres5.1%
  6. Body & chassis2.2%
  7. Steering1.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.2%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.6%

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 2007 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 74.3% of 2007 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,442 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 131, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).