Toyota Alphard G
From 204 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 7 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a stub axle swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn | 5 |
| 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 | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 3 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 3 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38.8% of failures are serious: 24.5% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 14.3% could actually leave you stranded. That's close to the 44.4% average across all models. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £93.
Typical mileage
Half of all Alphard Gs tested had between 64,355 and 103,324 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 84,969 median miles, the Alphard G has 0.02 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Toyota models
| Toyota Yaris | 76% |
| Toyota Aygo | 78.9% |
| Toyota Prius | 82.4% |
| Toyota Auris | 76.7% |
| Toyota Rav4 | 82.8% |
Common questions
What is the Toyota Alphard G MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Alphard G has a 83.3% MOT pass rate based on 204 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Alphard G?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Alphard G is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Alphard G at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Alphard G is 84,969 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 64,355 and 103,324 miles.
Buying a used Alphard G?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 83.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £93 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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