Diesel Toyota Hilux: MOT pass rate
74% of diesel Toyota Hilux pass the MOT first time, measured across 67,860 DVSA tests on that fuel type alone. Average mileage at test was 103,516.
Diesel against the other Toyota Hilux versions
| Fuel | Pass rate | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 74% | 67,860 |
| Petrol | 74.4% | 293 |
| All Toyota Hilux | 74% | 68,160 |
Why the fuel type changes the number
Diesels carry DPFs, EGR valves and stricter smoke limits, so emissions and exhaust faults account for failures petrol cars never see.
On the Toyota Hilux specifically, petrol is the strongest at 74.4%, and this diesel version sits 0 points above the 74% model average.
What it means if you are buying one
There is little to choose between fuel types on this model, so decide on running costs and mileage rather than MOT record. Check the exact car, decode the VIN and check the mileage before you bid.
Mileage is part of the answer
The average diesel Toyota Hilux had covered 103,516 miles at test, against 116,165 for the petrol. That is above average and into the range where cambelts and water pumps are due if they have not already been done, so ask for the service history rather than take the mileage on trust.
Fuel type and mileage are tangled together: diesels are usually bought by higher-mileage drivers, so some of any gap between fuels is the miles rather than the engine. The per-year figures on the Toyota Hilux page separate age from fuel if you want to isolate one.
Other Toyota Hilux fuel types
- Petrol Toyota Hilux - 74.4%