2014 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2014 Toyota Hilux passed 78.8% of its 31,087 recorded MOT tests. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail at 21.1%, so the 2014 Hilux sits squarely on the average. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (13.1%) and brakes (10.6%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are position lamp, coil spring and rigid brake pipes — position lamp alone was recorded 2,149 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.0% versus 13.8%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: brakes was flagged on 23.6% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 18.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 24.4% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.1% | 4,058 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.6% | 3,309 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.8% | 2,744 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 1,260 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.8% | 1,192 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.7% | 847 |
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 | 2,149 |
| 2 | Coil spring | 1,683 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,258 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 1,247 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,109 |
| 6 | Wipers | 1,059 |
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 | 23.6% | 7,325 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.9% | 4,935 |
| 3 | Suspension | 13.2% | 4,087 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 10.7% | 3,310 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 2,769 |
| 6 | Other defects | 7.9% | 2,450 |
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 | 909 | 13.8% |
| 30-60k | 5,698 | 16.7% |
| 60-90k | 9,811 | 20.1% |
| 90-120k | 7,732 | 23.1% |
| 120-150k | 4,005 | 25.4% |
| 150k+ | 2,929 | 26.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,437 | 18.2% |
| 2022 | 6,328 | 19.0% |
| 2023 | 6,301 | 21.9% |
| 2024 | 6,193 | 23.2% |
| 2025 | 5,828 | 24.4% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Hilux
On a 2014 Hilux, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 13.1% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (13.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (10.6% 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 (8.8% 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 2014 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
78.8% of the 31,087 2014 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.1% of tests, followed by brakes (10.6%).
Does the 2014 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.8% in the 0-30k band to 26.0% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 31,087 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.