2013 · 11 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2013 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

227 MOT tests in 2024. 84.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time84.1%
Failed or needed repairs15.9%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 227 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  2. Rear fog lamp - switch: missing1.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    21 marked dangerous
  4. Position lamp: not working1.8%
  5. Emissions not tested: unable to be completed1.3%
  6. Rear fog lamp: missing1.3%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.3%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.3%
    4 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim not tested: unable to be tested0.9%
  10. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.9%
  2. Suspension6.2%
  3. Tyres4.0%
  4. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.2%
  6. Brakes1.8%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm7.5%
  2. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn5.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.8%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.4%

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: 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 2013 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 84.1% of 2013 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 227 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Alphard?

The most common failure reasons were linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rear fog lamp - switch: missing; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 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).