Toyota Highlander Excel Hev Cvt
From 836 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 10 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 10 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 8 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 2 |
| a headlamp cleaning device inoperative in the case of led or gas discharge systems (hid) | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.3% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Highlander Excel Hev Cvts tested had between 25,285 and 39,245 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,091 median miles, the Highlander Excel Hev Cvt has 0.023 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 Highlander Excel Hev Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Highlander Excel Hev Cvt has a 92.5% MOT pass rate based on 836 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Highlander Excel Hev Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Highlander Excel Hev Cvt is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Highlander Excel Hev Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Highlander Excel Hev Cvt is 33,091 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,285 and 39,245 miles.
Buying a used Highlander Excel Hev Cvt?
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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