2022 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 824 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.0% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.6%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.3% in the 60-90k group versus 9.7% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.0% | 74 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.3% | 52 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 35 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 20 |
| 5 | Tyres | 2.1% | 17 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 6 |
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 | 65 |
| 2 | Wipers | 37 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 17 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 17 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 14 |
| 6 | Pedal | 14 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 15.8% | 130 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 83 |
| 3 | Visibility | 7.0% | 58 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.1% | 50 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.8% | 15 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.2% | 10 |
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 | 319 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 338 | 12.1% |
| 60-90k | 141 | 16.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb
Before buying a 2022 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 9.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (9.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.3% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (4.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2022 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcbs pass their MOT?
88.0% of the 824 2022 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.0% of tests, followed by brakes (6.3%).
Does the 2022 Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 824 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.