Toyota Crown
From 571 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by fuel type
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre cords visible or damaged, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a tyre cords visible or damaged, caused 7 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 6 |
| 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 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 4 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| front or rear fog lamp switch inoperative or not operating in accordance with the requirements | 3 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 2 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 2 |
Toyota Crown on UK roads
The fleet is growing: 41 newly registered in the past year with 12 leaving, a net gain of 29.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 346 | 123 | +10 | -0 | +12 |
| 2025 Q2 | 338 | 119 | +13 | -3 | +10 |
| 2025 Q1 | 316 | 131 | +7 | -0 | +16 |
| 2024 Q4 | 309 | 122 | +11 | -9 | +2 |
| 2024 Q3 | 314 | 115 | +8 | -0 | +8 |
| 2024 Q2 | 311 | 110 | +13 | -0 | +17 |
| 2024 Q1 | 293 | 111 | +15 | -9 | +6 |
| 2023 Q4 | 278 | 120 | +16 | -0 | +22 |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Typical mileage
Half of all Crowns tested had between 68,504 and 113,901 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 94,731 median miles, the Crown has 0.008 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 Crown MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Crown has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 571 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Crown?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Crown is a tyre cords visible or damaged, which caused 7 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
How many Toyota Crowns are on UK roads?
There are 346 Toyota Crowns currently licensed on UK roads, with 123 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Crown at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Crown is 94,731 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 68,504 and 113,901 miles.
Buying a used Crown?
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.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.