Toyota Regius
From 623 MOT tests. 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, 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 and wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. The top issue, a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, caused 19 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 transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 19 |
| 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 | 19 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 18 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 15 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 14 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 13 |
| a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 11 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 11 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 9 |
| headlamp reflector or lens slightly defective | 9 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. 21.7% of Regius failures could actually strand you: fractured springs, engine faults, exhaust problems. Another 16.7% are safety issues where the car still drives but shouldn't, such as worn brakes, corroded brake pipes, and steering wear. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £81.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 71.3% | a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Regiuss tested had between 72,810 and 148,896 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 98,538 median miles, the Regius has 0.026 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 Regius MOT pass rate?
The Toyota Regius has a 74.3% MOT pass rate based on 623 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Toyota Regius?
The most common MOT failure on the Toyota Regius is a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, which caused 19 failures. Other common issues include 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.
What is the typical mileage of a Toyota Regius at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Toyota Regius is 98,538 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 72,810 and 148,896 miles.
Buying a used Regius?
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 74.3% pass rate and an average repair bill of £81 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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