2018 · 6 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2018 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

5,513 MOT tests in 2024. 78.7% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time78.7%
Failed or needed repairs21.3%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,513 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.9%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken1.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    123 marked dangerous
  5. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.8%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    83 marked dangerous
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  8. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.2%
  2. Brakes11.2%
  3. Suspension4.0%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.9%
  5. Tyres2.7%
  6. Body & chassis1.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.9%
  5. Transmission oil leaks: leaking excessively from transmission2.2%

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: registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps. 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 2018 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 78.7% of 2018 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,513 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 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).