2013 Toyota Proace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2013 Toyota Proace passed 72.6% of its 1,451 recorded MOT tests. Vans of a similar age fail 24.3% of the time, so this is 3.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, body, structure & corrosion and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.2% of tests against 13.7% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are joints, position lamp and ball joint — joints alone was recorded 169 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 16.7% in the 0-30k band and 29.1% in the 150k+ band, a 12.4-point spread.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 21.2% | 307 |
| 2 | Body, structure & corrosion | 13.7% | 198 |
| 3 | Suspension | 9.0% | 130 |
| 4 | Visibility | 7.6% | 111 |
| 5 | Brakes | 7.3% | 106 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 5.2% | 75 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joints | 169 |
| 2 | Position lamp | 155 |
| 3 | Ball joint | 93 |
| 4 | Stop lamp | 93 |
| 5 | Exhaust system | 69 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 69 |
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 | 23.2% | 336 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.7% | 329 |
| 3 | Body, structure & corrosion | 17.4% | 252 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 14.2% | 206 |
| 5 | Suspension | 11.8% | 171 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 11.2% | 163 |
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 | 30 | 16.7% |
| 30-60k | 167 | 22.8% |
| 60-90k | 392 | 28.3% |
| 90-120k | 410 | 27.3% |
| 120-150k | 286 | 28.7% |
| 150k+ | 165 | 29.1% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 298 | 27.2% |
| 2022 | 304 | 26.0% |
| 2023 | 295 | 27.5% |
| 2024 | 288 | 29.2% |
| 2025 | 266 | 27.1% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Proace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 21.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (21.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Body, structure & corrosion (13.7% 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+.
- Suspension (9.0% 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 2013 Toyota Proaces pass their MOT?
72.6% of the 1,451 2013 Toyota Proace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 27.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Toyota Proace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 21.2% of tests, followed by body, structure & corrosion (13.7%).
Does the 2013 Proace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 16.7% in the 0-30k band to 29.1% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,451 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.