2000 · 24 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2000 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

564 MOT tests in 2024. 58.2% passed first time, compared with 61.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time58.2%
Failed or needed repairs41.8%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 564 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working6.7%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.8%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.3%
  4. Position lamp: not working4.3%
  5. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength4.1%
  6. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.7%
  7. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.7%
  8. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting3.5%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.5%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics35.5%
  2. Brakes30.1%
  3. Suspension27.1%
  4. Body & chassis26.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  6. Steering7.3%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.3%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.9%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Wheel bearings: has excessive play19.3%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded17.6%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine16.0%
  4. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases10.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.7%

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: rear fog lamp: not working. 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 2000 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 58.2% of 2000 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 564 tests. The average for all 24-year-old cars was 61.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2000 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2000 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).