Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C
From 659 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 13 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 13 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement | 10 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 7 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 6 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 5 |
| parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment | 5 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| 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 | 4 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 38% of failures are serious: 31% are safety issues (brakes, steering, tyre damage) and 7% 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 £69.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 83% | a tyre seriously damaged, parking brake efficiency below minimum requirement |
Typical mileage
Half of all Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/Cs tested had between 16,150 and 40,573 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 27,265 median miles, the Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C has 0.061 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 Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C has a 83.5% MOT pass rate based on 659 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C is 27,265 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,150 and 40,573 miles.
Buying a used Hilux Active D-4D 4Wd S/C?
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 83.5% pass rate and an average repair bill of £69 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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