2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

779 MOT tests in 2024. 51.1% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

73Well below average
Passed first time51.1%
Failed or needed repairs48.9%
Typical mileage at test104,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 779 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt13.1%
  2. Position lamp: not working13.1%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.4%
  4. Exhaust system: system insecure6.7%
  5. Stop lamp: not working5.6%
  6. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.0%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  8. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction3.2%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    25 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics46.5%
  2. Body & chassis24.5%
  3. Suspension17.1%
  4. Brakes15.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)11.3%
  6. Emissions & leaks8.1%
  7. Tyres6.3%
  8. Steering3.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.1%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.2%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine10.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.5%
  5. Exhaust system: system insecure7.2%

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: 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 2014 Toyota Proace?

In 2024, 51.1% of 2014 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 779 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 73, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).