2006 · 18 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2006 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

1,025 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

103Above average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test140,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,025 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength5.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working4.7%
  3. Chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting4.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.0%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.8%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.8%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.4%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.0%
  10. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced3.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes34.2%
  2. Lights & electrics34.1%
  3. Suspension26.9%
  4. Body & chassis24.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  6. Seat belts & airbags4.7%
  7. Tyres4.6%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.6%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.4%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced8.1%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened7.8%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine6.7%

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: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. 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 2006 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2006 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,025 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; position lamp: not working; chassis condition: or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2006 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 103, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).