2020 · 4 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2020 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

1,832 MOT tests in 2024. 75.0% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time75.0%
Failed or needed repairs25.0%
Typical mileage at test51,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,832 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    83 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  4. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.3%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.7%
    38 marked dangerous
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too high1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  3. Brakes6.5%
  4. Tyres5.2%
  5. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  6. Suspension1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.8%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.8%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.3%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%

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 Proace?

In 2024, 75.0% of 2020 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,832 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

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

Is the 2020 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).