2015 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 35,256 MOT tests, the 2015 Toyota Hilux recorded a 79.9% pass rate. That is effectively the same as pick-up trucks of a similar age (19.3% 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 (12.3%) and brakes (9.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are coil spring, position lamp and rigid brake pipes — coil spring alone was recorded 2,491 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 14.1% in the 0-30k band and 26.2% in the 150k+ band, a 12.0-point spread.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 21.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 17.4% of tests failed in 2021 against 22.8% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.3% | 4,352 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 3,323 |
| 3 | Suspension | 8.6% | 3,049 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 1,421 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.8% | 995 |
| 6 | Tyres | 2.6% | 923 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring | 2,491 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,445 |
| 3 | Rigid brake pipes | 1,319 |
| 4 | Wipers | 1,228 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 1,217 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 1,040 |
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 | 21.8% | 7,686 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.4% | 5,423 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.9% | 3,497 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.8% | 2,737 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 2,496 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 6.8% | 2,386 |
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 | 1,586 | 14.1% |
| 30-60k | 8,402 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 11,365 | 19.5% |
| 90-120k | 7,569 | 23.0% |
| 120-150k | 3,714 | 24.8% |
| 150k+ | 2,616 | 26.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 7,400 | 17.4% |
| 2022 | 7,197 | 18.9% |
| 2023 | 7,042 | 20.1% |
| 2024 | 6,954 | 21.5% |
| 2025 | 6,663 | 22.8% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Hilux
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.3% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (9.4% 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 (8.6% 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 2015 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
79.9% of the 35,256 2015 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.3% of tests, followed by brakes (9.4%).
Does the 2015 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.1% in the 0-30k band to 26.2% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 35,256 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.