2002 · 22 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2002 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

860 MOT tests in 2024. 54.2% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

93Below average
Passed first time54.2%
Failed or needed repairs45.8%
Typical mileage at test149,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 860 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working7.9%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt6.3%
  3. Position lamp: not working6.3%
  4. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.1%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding5.0%
  7. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.8%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements4.7%
  9. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.3%
  10. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics43.6%
  2. Brakes36.6%
  3. Body & chassis30.5%
  4. Suspension29.7%
  5. Steering10.1%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.7%
  7. Seat belts & airbags4.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded19.1%
  2. Wheel bearings: has excessive play18.3%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  4. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced9.3%
  5. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases8.1%

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 2002 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 54.2% of 2002 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 860 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 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; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2002 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).