2007 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2007 Toyota Hilux passed 72.9% of its 12,891 recorded MOT tests. Against pick-up trucks of a similar age (28.8% fail rate), the 2007 Hilux comes out 1.7pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (16.5%) and brakes (14.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, rigid brake pipes and headlamp aim — position lamp alone was recorded 890 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 12.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 29.1% once past 150k — 2.4× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 29.9% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 16.5% | 2,126 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.6% | 1,879 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.0% | 1,677 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.3% | 1,330 |
| 5 | Visibility | 5.3% | 684 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.6% | 593 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Position lamp | 890 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 841 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 768 |
| 4 | Chassis condition | 682 |
| 5 | Service brake performance | 681 |
| 6 | Component mounting prescribed areas | 665 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 29.9% | 3,852 |
| 2 | Suspension | 29.3% | 3,772 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 22.9% | 2,959 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 17.4% | 2,248 |
| 5 | Tyres | 15.7% | 2,022 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 10.3% | 1,325 |
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 | 65 | 12.3% |
| 30-60k | 370 | 17.8% |
| 60-90k | 1,344 | 24.0% |
| 90-120k | 2,743 | 26.1% |
| 120-150k | 3,303 | 27.3% |
| 150k+ | 5,044 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 12,837 | 27.1% |
| Petrol | 54 | 33.3% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,125 | 26.7% |
| 2022 | 2,908 | 26.7% |
| 2023 | 2,602 | 27.6% |
| 2024 | 2,274 | 27.7% |
| 2025 | 1,982 | 27.1% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Hilux
On a 2007 Hilux, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 16.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (16.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (14.6% 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.
- Suspension (13.0% 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.
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 2007 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
72.9% of the 12,891 2007 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 16.5% of tests, followed by brakes (14.6%).
Does the 2007 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.3% in the 0-30k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 12,891 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.