2015 · 9 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2015 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

360 MOT tests in 2024. 64.2% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time64.2%
Failed or needed repairs35.8%
Typical mileage at test106,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 360 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.0%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working5.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.6%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    15 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.2%
  6. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits2.2%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.9%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.9%
  10. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.7%
  2. Brakes14.7%
  3. Suspension13.1%
  4. Emissions & leaks9.2%
  5. Tyres8.1%
  6. Body & chassis5.0%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn21.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.9%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine12.2%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened10.0%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.0%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. 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 2015 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 64.2% of 2015 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 360 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).