2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate and common faults

8,146 MOT tests in 2024. 83.2% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time83.2%
Failed or needed repairs16.8%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,146 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.9%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.6%
    157 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp aim: too low1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Parking brake control - lever: has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment0.9%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.9%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high0.9%
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working0.9%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics8.7%
  2. Brakes7.5%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.1%
  4. Tyres2.7%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  6. Suspension0.9%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.2%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.3%
  5. Tread depth: tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm1.4%

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 2021 Toyota Hilux?

In 2024, 83.2% of 2021 Toyota Hilux cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,146 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota Hilux?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; headlamp aim: too low. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 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).