2019 Toyota Alphard- — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2019 Toyota Alphard- passed 80.0% of its 2,370 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (9.2% fail rate), the 2019 Alphard- comes out 10.7pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.9% of tests against 7.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and rear fog lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 128 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 25.2% versus 5.4%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 33.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.9% | 283 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.1% | 169 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.6% | 133 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.6% | 109 |
| 5 | Brakes | 4.1% | 98 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.3% | 55 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 128 |
| 2 | Wipers | 94 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 91 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 84 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 69 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 65 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 33.0% | 782 |
| 2 | Tyres | 26.5% | 627 |
| 3 | Brakes | 18.5% | 438 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 15.7% | 371 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 5.4% | 127 |
| 6 | Other defects | 4.3% | 101 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 56 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 338 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 876 | 19.8% |
| 90-120k | 674 | 22.0% |
| 120-150k | 319 | 23.8% |
| 150k+ | 107 | 25.2% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 1,963 | 20.2% |
| Petrol | 405 | 18.8% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 490 | 19.8% |
| 2022 | 505 | 19.6% |
| 2023 | 509 | 21.0% |
| 2024 | 421 | 20.2% |
| 2025 | 445 | 19.1% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Alphard-
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 11.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (11.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (7.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Tyres (5.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2019 Toyota Alphard-s pass their MOT?
80.0% of the 2,370 2019 Toyota Alphard- MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Alphard-?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.9% of tests, followed by suspension (7.1%).
Does the 2019 Alphard- get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 25.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,370 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.