2001 · 23 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2001 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

610 MOT tests in 2024. 55.4% passed first time, compared with 59.4% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time55.4%
Failed or needed repairs44.6%
Typical mileage at test148,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 610 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.5%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.4%
  3. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.6%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.4%
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.2%
  6. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  7. Position lamp: not working4.6%
  8. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.3%
  9. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.9%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.8%
  2. Brakes35.9%
  3. Suspension28.2%
  4. Body & chassis24.3%
  5. Steering8.9%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags5.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.2%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play17.5%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.0%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.2%

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 2001 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 55.4% of 2001 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 610 tests. The average for all 23-year-old cars was 59.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2001 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; service brake performance: excessively binding. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2001 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 93, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).