2022 Toyota Proace — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Toyota Proace passed 87.5% of its 1,761 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as vans of a similar age (13.0% 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
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.4% of tests against 5.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and registration plate lamp(s) — wipers alone was recorded 88 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2022 Proace fails 7.8% of the time in the 0-30k band and 6.3% at 120-150k, a spread of only 1.6 points.
Brakes is the most common advisory, noted on 16.1% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 9.3% of tests failed in 2023 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 | 10.4% | 184 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.1% | 89 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.4% | 78 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.4% | 42 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.9% | 33 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.1% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 88 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 84 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 68 |
| 4 | Headlamp | 44 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 39 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 34 |
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 | 16.1% | 284 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.4% | 272 |
| 3 | Visibility | 6.1% | 108 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 6.0% | 106 |
| 5 | Other defects | 5.4% | 95 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 4.8% | 85 |
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 | 510 | 7.8% |
| 30-60k | 778 | 11.7% |
| 60-90k | 332 | 18.7% |
| 90-120k | 98 | 24.5% |
| 120-150k | 32 | 6.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 54 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 122 | 6.6% |
| 2025 | 1,567 | 13.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Proace
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.1% 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.
- Tyres (4.4% 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 2022 Toyota Proaces pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 1,761 2022 Toyota Proace MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Toyota Proace?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.4% of tests, followed by visibility (5.1%).
Does the 2022 Proace get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.8% in the 0-30k band to 6.3% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,761 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.