2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Toyota GR MOT pass rate and common faults

199 MOT tests in 2024. 91.5% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

105Above average
Passed first time91.5%
Failed or needed repairs8.5%
Typical mileage at test16,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 199 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0%
    6 marked dangerous
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  4. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  5. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%
  6. Driver's view: of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction0.5%
  7. Catalyst emissions: emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak0.5%
  8. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative0.5%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.5%
    2 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres6.5%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.5%
  3. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  4. Number plates & VIN1.0%
  5. Lights & electrics0.5%
  6. Brakes0.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.5%

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: tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. 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 GR?

In 2024, 91.5% of 2020 Toyota GR cars passed their MOT first time, across 199 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota GR?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Toyota GR reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 105, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).