2021 · 3 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2021 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate and common faults

2,734 MOT tests in 2024. 75.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time75.8%
Failed or needed repairs24.2%
Typical mileage at test39,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,734 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.8%
    133 marked dangerous
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.9%
    71 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6%
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.1%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics13.6%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.1%
  3. Brakes6.4%
  4. Tyres6.0%
  5. Emissions & leaks1.8%
  6. Body & chassis1.2%
  7. Suspension0.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.4%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.3%
  4. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.8%
  5. Non-component advisories: Nail in tyre2.7%

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 Proace?

In 2024, 75.8% of 2021 Toyota Proace cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,734 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 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 2021 Toyota Proace reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).