2016 Toyota Regius — MOT failures & pass rate
322 MOT tests on the 2016 Toyota Regius are in this dataset, and 82.9% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (14.3% fail rate), the 2016 Regius comes out 2.8pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and suspension.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests against 5.6% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp, headlamp aim and shock absorbers — headlamp alone was recorded 26 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 14.0% of 60-90k cars fail, rising to 22.2% once past 120-150k.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 23.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 13.9% of tests failed in 2021 against 19.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.4% | 40 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.6% | 18 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.7% | 15 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.4% | 11 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 3.1% | 10 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.9% | 6 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp | 26 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 16 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 14 |
| 4 | Joints | 11 |
| 5 | Position lamp | 11 |
| 6 | Rear fog lamp | 10 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 23.3% | 75 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 23.0% | 74 |
| 3 | Tyres | 17.7% | 57 |
| 4 | Brakes | 17.1% | 55 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.8% | 25 |
| 6 | Visibility | 5.9% | 19 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 60-90k | 114 | 14.0% |
| 90-120k | 102 | 16.7% |
| 120-150k | 54 | 22.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 72 | 13.9% |
| 2022 | 66 | 16.7% |
| 2023 | 71 | 15.5% |
| 2024 | 57 | 21.1% |
| 2025 | 56 | 19.6% |
What to check before buying a 2016 Regius
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 12.4% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (12.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.6% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Suspension (4.7% 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 2016 Toyota Regiuss pass their MOT?
82.9% of the 322 2016 Toyota Regius MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 17.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2016 Toyota Regius?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 12.4% of tests, followed by brakes (5.6%).
Does the 2016 Regius get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 14.0% in the 60-90k band to 22.2% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 322 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.