Toyota Hilux: brakes MOT failures
Of the 421,011 Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset, 10.4% recorded at least one brakes failure. It shows up most on 2002 and 2004 cars.
Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair cost: £100–£350 per axle (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Brakes failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 465 | 12.9% |
| 1989 | 367 | 10.3% |
| 1990 | 460 | 10.7% |
| 1991 | 595 | 11.1% |
| 1992 | 581 | 11.5% |
| 1993 | 753 | 10.0% |
| 1994 | 913 | 12.8% |
| 1995 | 1,411 | 12.5% |
| 1996 | 2,253 | 13.2% |
| 1997 | 2,191 | 13.5% |
| 1998 | 4,569 | 14.4% |
| 1999 | 4,137 | 13.3% |
| 2000 | 3,925 | 14.0% |
| 2001 | 4,125 | 13.7% |
| 2002 | 6,340 | 15.1% |
| 2003 | 7,141 | 14.0% |
| 2004 | 9,930 | 15.3% |
| 2005 | 8,083 | 14.3% |
| 2006 | 7,643 | 14.1% |
| 2007 | 12,891 | 14.6% |
| 2008 | 14,113 | 15.0% |
| 2009 | 12,561 | 14.3% |
| 2010 | 17,160 | 14.0% |
| 2011 | 25,439 | 13.9% |
| 2012 | 25,654 | 12.7% |
| 2013 | 26,302 | 11.8% |
| 2014 | 31,087 | 10.6% |
| 2015 | 35,256 | 9.4% |
| 2016 | 27,433 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 29,419 | 6.4% |
| 2018 | 31,357 | 5.9% |
| 2019 | 23,516 | 5.7% |
| 2020 | 16,895 | 5.7% |
| 2021 | 18,392 | 5.5% |
| 2022 | 6,899 | 5.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.