2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,658 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,658 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps4.8%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.4%
  3. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction2.7%
  4. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.4%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    47 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    38 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  8. Stop lamp: not working1.9%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.9%
  2. Brakes8.7%
  3. Suspension7.4%
  4. Body & chassis5.7%
  5. Tyres5.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  7. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.7%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.1%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine8.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.6%

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 2017 Toyota Proace?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2017 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,658 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Toyota Proace?

The most common failure reasons were registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).