2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,171 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 86.2% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 16.9% in the 90-120k group versus 8.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 104 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.3% | 85 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.3% | 50 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.9% | 34 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 27 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.9% | 22 |
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 | 78 |
| 2 | Wipers | 50 |
| 3 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 26 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 24 |
| 5 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 23 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 22 |
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 | 13.8% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.8% | 127 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.8% | 79 |
| 4 | Suspension | 6.0% | 70 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.5% | 65 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 31 |
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 | 310 | 8.4% |
| 30-60k | 514 | 15.0% |
| 60-90k | 249 | 16.1% |
| 90-120k | 77 | 16.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 582 | 14.6% |
| 2025 | 577 | 13.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 8.9% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (7.3% 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 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecbs pass their MOT?
86.2% of the 1,171 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, followed by brakes (7.3%).
Does the 2021 Hilux D-4D 4Wd Ecb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.4% in the 0-30k band to 16.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,171 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.