MOT reliability
Toyota Hillux surf
3 vehicles · 59 completed MOT tests analysed
66%
MOT pass rate
Based on 3 Toyota Hillux surf vehicles and 59 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Hillux surf has an overall 66% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 228,362 miles.
3
Vehicles
59
MOT tests
10,137
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Hillux surf problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Hillux surf MOT tests:
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Other109%
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Seatbelts & equipment6%
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Steering4%
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Body & structure3%
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Emissions & nuisance3%
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Brakes2%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension1%
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Lamps & electrical1%
Toyota Hillux surf pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 33% |
| 3 | 3 | 67% |
| 4 | 5 | 60% |
| 5 | 4 | 75% |
| 6 | 4 | 75% |
| 7 | 5 | 60% |
| 8 | 5 | 60% |
| 9 | 4 | 75% |
| 10 | 3 | 67% |
| 11 | 4 | 75% |
| 12 | 5 | 60% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 3 | 67% |
| 15 | 3 | 67% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
Fuel types: Diesel (3)
Most common Toyota Hillux surf MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Hillux surf MOT tests:
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (9 times)
- Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (6 times)
- play in offside rack end (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (4 times)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) (4 times)
- Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b) (4 times)
- Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d) (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a) (4 times)
- Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) (3 times)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) (3 times)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) (3 times)
Toyota Hillux surf pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 1 | 20 | 55% | 263,482 |
| 2003 | 1 | 20 | 75% | 212,551 |
| 2002 | 1 | 19 | 68% | 209,055 |
Toyota Hillux surf reliability FAQ
Across 3 Toyota Hillux surf vehicles in our MOT data,
66% pass the MOT (a 34% failure rate), with about
2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Hillux surf MOT issues are:
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d); Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b); play in offside rack end.
The typical Toyota Hillux surf in our data has covered around
228,362 miles.
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