2020 · 4 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2020 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

518 MOT tests in 2024. 68.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time68.0%
Failed or needed repairs32.0%
Typical mileage at test82,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 518 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.7%
    24 marked dangerous
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.5%
  3. Position lamp: not working2.3%
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    15 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed1.7%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.7%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.7%
  9. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  10. Stop lamp: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.4%
  2. Suspension11.6%
  3. Brakes9.8%
  4. Tyres6.6%
  5. Emissions & leaks4.4%
  6. Body & chassis4.2%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.2%
  8. Steering1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.4%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn12.5%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.3%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn8.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.9%

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: 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 2020 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 68.0% of 2020 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 518 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).