2021 · 3 years old at test · Mixed fuel mostly

2021 Toyota Alphard MOT pass rate and common faults

498 MOT tests in 2024. 71.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time71.5%
Failed or needed repairs28.5%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 498 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.8%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.8%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    20 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  7. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.0%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.0%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.9%
  2. Suspension10.6%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Tyres5.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.0%
  6. Emissions & leaks3.6%
  7. Body & chassis2.0%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.1%
  2. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn16.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.8%

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 2021 Toyota Alphard?

In 2024, 71.5% of 2021 Toyota Alphard cars passed their MOT first time, across 498 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota Alphard?

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

Is the 2021 Toyota Alphard reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).