MOT reliability
Toyota Hillux
5 vehicles · 64 completed MOT tests analysed
67%
MOT pass rate
Based on 5 Toyota Hillux vehicles and 64 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Hillux has an overall 67% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 151,168 miles.
5
Vehicles
64
MOT tests
9,472
Avg miles / year
1.7
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Hillux problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Hillux MOT tests:
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Other49%
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Brakes16%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension13%
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Visibility11%
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Lamps & electrical11%
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Steering8%
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Emissions & nuisance5%
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Identification & plates4%
Toyota Hillux pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 80% |
| 4 | 5 | 80% |
| 5 | 3 | 100% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 3 | 67% |
| 8 | 4 | 75% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 50% |
| 12 | 4 | 50% |
| 13 | 4 | 75% |
| 14 | 2 | 100% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 4 | 50% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 50% |
| 19 | 1 | 100% |
| 20 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (5)
Most common Toyota Hillux MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Hillux MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)) (4 times)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i)) (3 times)
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i)) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c) (2 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (2 times)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) (2 times)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i)) (2 times)
- tow bar and mounting corroded (2 times)
- Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.1.3 (g) (i)) (2 times)
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) (2 times)
Toyota Hillux pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | 21 | 67% | 154,176 |
| 2003 | 2 | 10 | 80% | 173,586 |
| 2002 | 1 | 29 | 66% | 181,226 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 | 50% | 73,267 |
Toyota Hillux reliability FAQ
Across 5 Toyota Hillux vehicles in our MOT data,
67% pass the MOT (a 33% failure rate), with about
1.7 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Hillux MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i)); Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3).
The typical Toyota Hillux in our data has covered around
151,168 miles.
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