2019 Toyota Hilux — MOT failures & pass rate
23,516 MOT tests on the 2019 Toyota Hilux are in this dataset, and 87.7% of them passed. Pick-up trucks of a similar age fail 13.4% of the time, so this is 1.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (7.1%) and brakes (5.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plate lamp(s) — wipers alone was recorded 897 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 19.6% versus 7.8%.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 14.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 6.2% of tests failed in 2021 against 13.9% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.1% | 1,678 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 1,346 |
| 3 | Visibility | 4.1% | 954 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.2% | 526 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.2% | 521 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 231 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 897 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 818 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 517 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 475 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 284 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 282 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 14.5% | 3,422 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.5% | 2,939 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.1% | 1,187 |
| 4 | Suspension | 4.4% | 1,026 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.3% | 1,019 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 2.4% | 563 |
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 | 4,584 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 9,593 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 5,708 | 14.3% |
| 90-120k | 2,445 | 15.6% |
| 120-150k | 817 | 15.9% |
| 150k+ | 367 | 19.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 162 | 6.2% |
| 2022 | 5,885 | 10.8% |
| 2023 | 5,938 | 11.9% |
| 2024 | 5,833 | 12.7% |
| 2025 | 5,698 | 13.9% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Hilux
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 7.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (7.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.7% 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.
- Visibility (4.1% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
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 2019 Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT?
87.7% of the 23,516 2019 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Toyota Hilux?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by brakes (5.7%).
Does the 2019 Hilux get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 19.6% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 23,516 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.