Toyota Proace MOT pass rate & common failures
58,976 MOT tests on the Toyota Proace (2007–2024) give it an 81.9% pass rate. Vans of a similar age fail at 17.5%, so the Proace sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and body, structure & corrosion.
Best and worst Proace years
Ranked across Proace years with at least 1,000 tests. Older cars fail more simply because they are older — compare years close together in age before drawing conclusions.
What the MOT record shows
Build year matters more than the headline suggests: 2022 cars pass 87.5% of the time while 2014 cars manage 72.6%, a 14.9-point spread.
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests against 6.0% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, position lamp and joints — wipers alone was recorded 3,133 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 9.1% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 25.8% once past 150k — 2.8× the risk.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 21.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Proace model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1,451 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2014 | 5,511 | 72.6% | 27.4% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2015 | 7,366 | 73.7% | 26.3% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2016 | 3,805 | 77.5% | 22.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2017 | 9,719 | 84.0% | 16.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2018 | 12,225 | 84.9% | 15.1% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2019 | 8,703 | 86.1% | 13.9% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2020 | 5,325 | 86.5% | 13.5% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 2,956 | 86.0% | 14.0% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2022 | 1,761 | 87.5% | 12.6% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2023 | 152 | 90.1% | 9.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.7% | 8,068 |
| 2 | Visibility | 6.0% | 3,537 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 5.5% | 3,245 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.2% | 3,074 |
| 5 | Tyres | 4.6% | 2,739 |
| 6 | Suspension | 3.7% | 2,179 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 2.3% | 1,370 |
| 8 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 313 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 3,133 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 2,884 |
| 3 | Joints | 2,723 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 2,518 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 2,235 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 2,028 |
| 7 | Brake pads | 1,891 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 1,569 |
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 | 21.3% | 12,550 |
| 2 | Tyres | 20.2% | 11,913 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 5,361 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 7.5% | 4,411 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.1% | 4,169 |
| 6 | Visibility | 6.8% | 4,031 |
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 | 7,317 | 9.1% |
| 30-60k | 18,966 | 15.4% |
| 60-90k | 15,910 | 19.7% |
| 90-120k | 9,922 | 22.6% |
| 120-150k | 4,490 | 24.2% |
| 150k+ | 2,350 | 25.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,487 | 18.3% |
| 2022 | 10,481 | 17.7% |
| 2023 | 12,299 | 18.2% |
| 2024 | 13,259 | 18.3% |
| 2025 | 14,450 | 18.1% |
What to check before buying a Toyota Proace
- Lighting & signalling (13.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (6.0% 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.
- Body, structure & corrosion (5.5% of tests): The one to take seriously on older cars — corrosion to structural areas can be costly and is an MOT failure. Typical repair: £200–£1,500+.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Proace?
81.9% of the 58,976 Toyota Proace MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 18.1% fail rate, across model years 2007–2024.
What does the Toyota Proace most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.7% of tests, then visibility (6.0%).
Which Proace years are best and worst for MOT results?
2022 has the best pass rate at 87.5% and 2014 the weakest at 72.6%, from 1,761 and 5,511 tests respectively.
How much does mileage affect Proace MOT results?
Fail rates run at 9.1% for cars in the 0-30k band and 25.8% for 150k+, a 16.7-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 58,976 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.