2000 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2000 Toyota Hilux passed 71.5% of its 3,925 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as pick-up trucks of a similar age (28.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests against 14.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, chassis condition and ball joint — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 317 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 21.4% of 30-60k cars fail, rising to 30.6% once past 150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 41.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 30.5% in 2021 to 28.0% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 19.2% | 753 |
| 2 | Suspension | 14.7% | 577 |
| 3 | Brakes | 14.0% | 548 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.1% | 513 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.9% | 232 |
| 6 | Steering | 4.8% | 190 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 317 |
| 2 | Chassis condition | 276 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 270 |
| 4 | Joints | 243 |
| 5 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 235 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 229 |
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 | 41.5% | 1,628 |
| 2 | Brakes | 31.2% | 1,226 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 28.4% | 1,113 |
| 4 | Tyres | 16.1% | 632 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 15.3% | 601 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 13.8% | 541 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 103 | 21.4% |
| 60-90k | 349 | 24.6% |
| 90-120k | 627 | 26.6% |
| 120-150k | 892 | 27.8% |
| 150k+ | 1,933 | 30.6% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 3,891 | 28.6% |
| Petrol | 34 | 17.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 956 | 30.5% |
| 2022 | 846 | 28.0% |
| 2023 | 765 | 27.2% |
| 2024 | 704 | 28.4% |
| 2025 | 654 | 28.0% |
What to check before buying a 2000 Hilux
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 19.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (19.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (14.7% 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.
- Brakes (14.0% 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.
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 2000 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
71.5% of the 3,925 2000 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 28.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2000 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 19.2% of tests, followed by suspension (14.7%).
Does the 2000 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 21.4% in the 30-60k band to 30.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,925 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.