2020 Toyota Proace — MOT failures & pass rate
5,325 MOT tests on the 2020 Toyota Proace are in this dataset, and 86.5% of them passed. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (14.4% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (9.1%) and visibility (7.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, brake pads and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 380 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 20.5% versus 7.8%.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 19.8% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 8.4% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.3% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 9.1% | 485 |
| 2 | Visibility | 7.0% | 372 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.7% | 251 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.2% | 222 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 77 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.1% | 58 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 380 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 206 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 175 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 157 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 124 |
| 6 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 121 |
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 | 19.8% | 1,054 |
| 2 | Tyres | 19.7% | 1,048 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 7.5% | 397 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.6% | 352 |
| 5 | Visibility | 6.6% | 349 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 5.3% | 285 |
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 | 1,207 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 2,071 | 13.6% |
| 60-90k | 1,264 | 16.5% |
| 90-120k | 519 | 17.3% |
| 120-150k | 179 | 16.2% |
| 150k+ | 83 | 20.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 83 | 8.4% |
| 2023 | 1,788 | 13.2% |
| 2024 | 1,762 | 14.4% |
| 2025 | 1,679 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Proace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 9.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (9.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (7.0% 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.
- Tyres (4.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
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 2020 Toyota Proaces pass their MOT?
86.5% of the 5,325 2020 Toyota Proace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 13.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Toyota Proace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 9.1% of tests, followed by visibility (7.0%).
Does the 2020 Proace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 20.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 5,325 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.