2011 · 13 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2011 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

165 MOT tests in 2024. 78.2% passed first time, compared with 61.8% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time78.2%
Failed or needed repairs21.8%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 165 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: missing3.0%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high2.4%
  4. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  5. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.8%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  8. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  9. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  10. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.2%
    4 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.4%
  2. Suspension6.7%
  3. Tyres2.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.8%
  5. Brakes1.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Steering0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.6%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn2.4%

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: rear fog lamp: missing. 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 2011 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 78.2% of 2011 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 165 tests. The average for all 13-year-old cars was 61.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2011 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: missing; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp aim: too high. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2011 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).