MOT reliability
Toyota Cresta
40 vehicles · 155 completed MOT tests analysed
85%
MOT pass rate
Based on 40 Toyota Cresta vehicles and 155 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Cresta has an overall 85% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 136,464 miles.
40
Vehicles
155
MOT tests
6,683
Avg miles / year
1.3
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Cresta problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Cresta MOT tests:
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Other55%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension20%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
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Body & structure6%
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Visibility6%
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Lamps & electrical6%
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Steering6%
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Brakes6%
Toyota Cresta pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 6 | 83% |
| 3 | 9 | 67% |
| 4 | 3 | 100% |
| 5 | 7 | 71% |
| 6 | 5 | 80% |
| 7 | 8 | 88% |
| 8 | 5 | 100% |
| 9 | 4 | 100% |
| 10 | 4 | 75% |
| 11 | 3 | 100% |
| 12 | 3 | 100% |
| 13 | 3 | 67% |
| 14 | 4 | 75% |
| 15 | 3 | 100% |
| 16 | 3 | 67% |
| 17 | 2 | 50% |
| 18 | 2 | 50% |
| 19 | 4 | 50% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Petrol (34), Diesel (5), Other (1)
Most common Toyota Cresta MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Cresta MOT tests:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (8 times)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)) (7 times)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (5 times)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) (5 times)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (4 times)
- Battery insecure (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b)) (3 times)
Toyota Cresta pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 3 | 67% | 300,000 |
| 2020 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 28,673 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 80% | 88,285 |
| 2016 | 2 | 15 | 73% | 150,810 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 | 100% | 152,603 |
| 2003 | 2 | 18 | 83% | 134,530 |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | 67% | 102,263 |
| 2000 | 6 | 31 | 87% | 155,385 |
| 1999 | 5 | 12 | 100% | 160,809 |
| 1998 | 2 | 6 | 100% | 169,831 |
| 1997 | 4 | 6 | 100% | 121,910 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 165,105 |
| 1995 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 83,008 |
| 1993 | 3 | 3 | 100% | 128,222 |
| 1992 | 2 | 20 | 75% | 150,553 |
| 1991 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 119,337 |
| 1989 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 97,559 |
| 1988 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 35,339 |
| 1985 | 1 | 1 | 100% | 137,666 |
Toyota Cresta reliability FAQ
Across 40 Toyota Cresta vehicles in our MOT data,
85% pass the MOT (a 15% failure rate), with about
1.3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Cresta MOT issues are:
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)); Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a)); Play in steering rack inner joint(s).
The typical Toyota Cresta in our data has covered around
136,464 miles.
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