2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,509 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A, the most common recorded failure areas were brakes, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 88.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 13.9% in the 90-120k group versus 7.8% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 6.2% | 155 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.7% | 144 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.2% | 105 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.0% | 51 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 28 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 27 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 104 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 93 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 74 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 43 |
| 5 | Rear fog lamp | 30 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 23 |
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 | 14.2% | 356 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 296 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.7% | 143 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.5% | 137 |
| 5 | Other defects | 4.6% | 115 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 27 |
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 | 540 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 1,147 | 11.3% |
| 60-90k | 615 | 13.3% |
| 90-120k | 173 | 13.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 38 | 7.9% |
| 2024 | 1,286 | 11.0% |
| 2025 | 1,185 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Brakes accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Brakes (6.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.2% 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 Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb As pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 2,509 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.2% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A?
Brakes, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.7%).
Does the 2021 Hilux Invincible D-4D 4Wddcb A get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 13.9% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,509 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.