2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

4,894 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 4,894 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working6.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.2%
  3. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements3.3%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    147 marked dangerous
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    135 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes25.4%
  2. Lights & electrics23.6%
  3. Suspension15.6%
  4. Body & chassis7.4%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  6. Tyres3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded13.2%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  3. Chassis condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced5.9%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.7%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.3%

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: position 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 2014 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2014 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 4,894 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2014 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).