2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

211 MOT tests in 2024. 53.1% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time53.1%
Failed or needed repairs46.9%
Typical mileage at test105,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 211 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt16.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working9.0%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure8.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn6.6%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.7%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively4.3%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    9 marked dangerous
  8. Rear fog lamp: not working3.8%
  9. On or after 01/07/2008: emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit3.3%
  10. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics37.9%
  2. Body & chassis27.5%
  3. Brakes20.9%
  4. Suspension15.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)10.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks10.0%
  7. Tyres8.5%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.3%
  3. Exhaust system: system insecure9.5%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine9.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Toyota Proace?

In 2024, 53.1% of 2013 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 211 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Proace?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; position lamp: not working; exhaust system: system insecure. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).