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

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. Buying a damaged one? run it through the analyzer, 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.

Most common MOT failures on a diesel Toyota Hilux

1. Body, cab or chassis excessively corroded at a mounting point, 2.2% of tests (9.81x the national rate for this defect)
2. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 2.2% of tests (5.41x the national rate for this defect)
3. An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 2.2% of tests (5.03x the national rate for this defect)
4. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 3.7% of tests (3.47x the national rate for this defect)
5. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 3.1% of tests (3.25x the national rate for this defect)
6. Parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement, 3.4% of tests (2.6x the national rate for this defect)
7. Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, 2.1% of tests (2.05x the national rate for this defect)
8. A spring or spring component fractured or seriously weakened, 4.6% of tests (2.02x the national rate for this defect)
9. A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, 3.8% of tests (1.7x the national rate for this defect)
10. Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, 3% of tests (1.57x the national rate for this defect)

From 68,559 DVSA-tracked diesel Toyota Hilux tests, 2024, split out from the Toyota Hilux's other fuel types. DVSA testers marked 4.23% of these flagged defects as "dangerous", against 5.11% nationally. See which fuel type fails on the most dangerous defects nationally for how that compares across the whole fleet.

Most common MOT advisories on a diesel Toyota Hilux

Flagged but doesn't fail the car, a different list from the failures above.

1. Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced, 7.5% of tests (6.04x the national rate for this defect), also fails
2. A wheel bearing with excessive play, 3.1% of tests (4.85x the national rate for this defect)
3. Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded, 15.6% of tests (2.52x the national rate for this defect), also fails
4. The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, 3.1% of tests (2.07x the national rate for this defect), also fails
5. Exhaust system leaking or insecure, 3.3% of tests (1.17x the national rate for this defect)
6. Number plate inscription missing or illegible, 3.1% of tests (1.16x the national rate for this defect)
7. Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, 18.5% of tests
8. A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, 9.1% of tests
9. a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, 7.8% of tests
10. A tyre seriously damaged, 7.3% of tests

From 68,559 DVSA-tracked diesel Toyota Hilux tests, 2024.

Other Toyota Hilux fuel types

• Petrol Toyota Hilux - 74.4%

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