2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

5,096 MOT tests in 2024. 80.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time80.1%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test45,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,096 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.9%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  3. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%
    123 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working1.1%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.1%
  7. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.1%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics10.2%
  2. Brakes9.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  4. Tyres2.9%
  5. Suspension1.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.8%

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: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2020 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 80.1% of 2020 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,096 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota Hilux?

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

Is the 2020 Toyota Hilux reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).