Based on 2,308 MOT tests from 216 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®. The figures below describe that VehicleScore® sample. Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are not a claim that every TOYOTA HILUX has the same fault.
TOYOTA HILUX's have a very good reliability rating of 662/999. The score was calculated from the average of every TOYOTA HILUX that has had a registered MOT.
We calculated all of the below figures by getting the score from each vehicle make/model/year/fuel, which are each calculated a score. We then generate the average score, taking into account factors such as mileage and emissions.
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| Fuel Type | Year | Reliability Score | Avg Mileage | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 2019 | 871/999Excellent | 82,506 miles | 1,476 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2018 | 856/999Excellent | 82,204 miles | 1,840 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2017 | 808/999Excellent | 81,053 miles | 3,446 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2016 | 744/999Very good | 78,854 miles | 3,468 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2015 | 659/999Good | 80,873 miles | 5,692 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2013 | 636/999Good | 80,145 miles | 5,668 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2011 | 609/999Good | 81,819 miles | 4,501 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2010 | 581/999Above average | 82,955 miles | 3,165 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2008 | 557/999Above average | 84,877 miles | 1,718 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2003 | 493/999Average | 96,878 miles | 1,236 vehicles |
| Diesel | 2002 | 473/999Average | 96,312 miles | 1,234 vehicles |
Based on 2,308 MOT tests from 216 vehicles analysed by VehicleScore®.
Vehicles
216
MOT tests
2,308
Pass rate
74.7%
Median mileage
105,590 mi
Recurring issues seen in VehicleScore® MOT data are inspection findings from this sample. They are not a statement that every TOYOTA HILUX has the same fault. The median VehicleScore® in this sample is 635 out of 999.
These groups combine equivalent MOT comments, such as the same tyre note on different corners. Counts are comment occurrences in the sample, not a percentage of cars.
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 186 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record tyres that were worn, damaged, or close to the legal tread depth when the car was inspected.
What to inspect
Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Example MOT wording: OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT/WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (E))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 133 advisory comments and 11 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record corrosion the tester could see on the body or structure. Corrosion already named on a spring, brake, or other component is counted with that component.
What to inspect
Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Example MOT wording: VEHICLE STRUCTURE IS CORRODED BUT STRUCTURAL RIGIDITY IS NOT SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED (6.1.1 (C) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 66 advisory comments and 13 failure comments in this group. Seen as both an advisory and a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record brake pads that were worn or below the inspection limit.
What to inspect
Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Example MOT wording: FRONT BRAKE PAD(S) WEARING THIN (1.1.13 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 72 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a lamp or bulb other than a headlamp or indicator.
What to inspect
Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Example MOT wording: REAR FOG LAMP NOT WORKING (4.5.1 (A) (II))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 56 failure comments in this group. Seen mainly as a failure reason. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a parking brake that did not hold well enough or had a component defect.
What to inspect
Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Example MOT wording: PARKING BRAKE EFFICIENCY BELOW REQUIREMENTS (1.4.2 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 52 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record an oil leak noted by the tester. Shock absorber misting is counted as a damper issue, not as an engine oil leak.
What to inspect
Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Example MOT wording: OIL LEAK, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE (8.4.1 (A) (I))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 34 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a number plate that was deteriorated, insecure, or did not meet the plate rules.
What to inspect
Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Example MOT wording: FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE DETERIORATED BUT NOT LIKELY TO BE MISREAD (0.1 (B))
VehicleScore® MOT data includes 32 advisory comments in this group. Seen mainly as an advisory. These are comment occurrences, not a share of all cars.
These MOT comments record a worn or damaged ball joint. Track rod ends are counted with steering, not here.
What to inspect
Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Example MOT wording: NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENSION ARM BALL JOINT HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (A) (I))
A model year is only commented on when VehicleScore® has at least 5 vehicles from that year.
| Year | Vehicles | MOT tests | Pass rate | Recurring issues seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | — | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2023 | 15 | 14 | 92.9% | Tyre wear |
| 2022 | 5 | 11 | 72.7% | No recurring grouped MOT issue in this year sample |
| 2021 | 5 | 14 | 92.9% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2020 | 8 | 33 | 90.9% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2019 | 11 | 54 | 85.2% | Brake pad wear, Brake disc wear |
| 2018 | 6 | 40 | 87.5% | Brake pad wear, Tyre wear |
| 2017 | 12 | 89 | 80.9% | Brake pad wear, Tyre wear |
| 2016 | 8 | 74 | 77% | Tyre wear, Brake pad wear |
| 2015 | 13 | 121 | 81% | Tyre wear, Parking brake faults |
| 2014 | 8 | 95 | 72.6% | Tyre wear, Lamp and bulb faults |
| 2013 | 17 | 167 | 74.9% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
| 2012 | 10 | 112 | 77.7% | Corrosion, Registration plate condition |
| 2011 | 12 | 183 | 76.5% | Corrosion, Tyre wear |
| 2010 | 9 | 133 | 75.2% | Corrosion, Registration plate condition |
| 2009 | 7 | 130 | 70% | Corrosion, Coil spring issues |
| 2008 | 6 | 97 | 76.3% | Corrosion, Ball joint wear |
| 2007 | 7 | 100 | 84% | Tyre wear, Shock absorber issues |
| 2004 | 7 | 183 | 66.7% | Tyre wear, Ball joint wear |
| 1996 | 5 | 136 | 72.1% | Tyre wear, Corrosion |
This is an inspection checklist based on MOT comments in the VehicleScore® sample. It does not mean the car you are looking at has these defects.
Tyre wear. Check the tread depth and look for uneven wear, cracking, or damage on all four tyres.
Corrosion. Inspect the underside, sills, and subframe for heavy corrosion, especially where an advisory mentions it.
Brake pad wear. Ask for recent pad replacement and look at the remaining pad thickness.
Lamp and bulb faults. Switch on the side, brake, fog, and number-plate lamps.
Parking brake faults. Test that the parking brake holds the car on a slope and releases cleanly.
Oil leak. Look under the engine for fresh oil, and check the oil level.
Registration plate condition. Check both plates are secure, clean, and clearly readable.
Ball joint wear. Ask for the joint to be checked for play with the suspension loaded and unloaded.
Common problems tell you what can affect TOYOTA HILUXs generally. VehicleScore® can check the history of the actual car you're considering.
VehicleScore® analyses MOT histories from vehicles in its own dataset. Sample sizes vary by model, and a small sample is labelled as such. MOT data records roadworthiness and inspection defects. It does not capture every mechanical or electronic problem a car can have, and a comment on one test is not proof that the model has an inherent fault.