MOT failure data · 2025
Toyota Hilux MOT problems
Across every Toyota Hilux that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was position lamp not working, on 4.03% of failure items. The broadest problem area was brakes at 25.2%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Toyota Hilux MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.03% |
| 2 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 3.32% |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.21% |
| 4 | Rbt (sp) efficiency below requirements | Brakes | 3.2% |
| 5 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 3.17% |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength | Suspension | 3% |
| 7 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 2.41% |
| 8 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.31% |
| 9 | Rear fog lamp not working | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 2.31% |
| 10 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 2.28% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Toyota Hilux, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Toyota Hilux buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Toyota Hilux?
Enter its registration for finance, write-off, stolen, mileage and keeper history.
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Toyota Hilux MOT FAQs
What does a Toyota Hilux most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Toyota Hilux cars failing their 2025 MOT was "position lamp not working", appearing on 4.03% of failure items.
Does this mean my Toyota Hilux will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Toyota Hilux that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Toyota Hilux passed 75.73% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Toyota Hilux's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate · used Toyota Hilux buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.