Toyota Fj Cruiser
From 440 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm and a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. The top issue, a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, caused 12 failures in 2024. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated | 12 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 8 |
| a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 7 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 5 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 2 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 2 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 2 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 2 |
| headlamp aim unable to be tested | 1 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 34.9% of failures are serious: 23.3% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 11.6% 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 £89.
Typical mileage
Half of all Fj Cruisers tested had between 48,425 and 83,529 miles on the clock.
At 68,411 median miles, the Fj Cruiser has 0.018 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 Fj Cruiser MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Fj Cruiser has a 87.5% MOT pass rate based on 440 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Fj Cruiser?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Fj Cruiser is a suspension joint dust cover severely deteriorated, which caused 12 failures. Other common issues include a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Fj Cruiser at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Fj Cruiser is 68,411 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 48,425 and 83,529 miles.
Buying a used Fj Cruiser?
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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