2013 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 26,302 MOT tests, the 2013 Toyota Hilux recorded a 77.0% pass rate. That is effectively the same as pick-up trucks of a similar age (22.8% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.9%) and brakes (11.8%) 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 coil spring — position lamp alone was recorded 1,701 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.3% versus 14.2%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 26.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 20.0% of tests failed in 2021 against 25.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.9% | 3,662 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.8% | 3,090 |
| 3 | Suspension | 10.0% | 2,639 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.2% | 1,356 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.7% | 1,225 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.7% | 702 |
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 | 1,701 |
| 2 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,428 |
| 3 | Coil spring | 1,264 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 1,202 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,043 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1,015 |
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 | 26.6% | 7,007 |
| 2 | Suspension | 16.4% | 4,324 |
| 3 | Tyres | 15.2% | 3,991 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.8% | 3,623 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 11.8% | 3,108 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.6% | 1,996 |
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 | 897 | 14.2% |
| 30-60k | 3,562 | 17.7% |
| 60-90k | 7,461 | 21.8% |
| 90-120k | 7,236 | 25.2% |
| 120-150k | 4,048 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 3,090 | 26.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,539 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 5,572 | 21.9% |
| 2023 | 5,306 | 23.4% |
| 2024 | 5,170 | 24.7% |
| 2025 | 4,715 | 25.7% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Hilux
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 13.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (13.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (11.8% 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 (10.0% 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 2013 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
77.0% of the 26,302 2013 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 23.0% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.9% of tests, followed by brakes (11.8%).
Does the 2013 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.2% in the 0-30k band to 26.3% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 26,302 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.