2007 Toyota Supra — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 332 MOT tests, the 2007 Toyota Supra recorded an 87.6% pass rate. Coupes & convertibles of a similar age fail 21.6% of the time, so this is 9.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (6.9%) and brakes (6.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are service brake performance, catalyst emissions and rear fog lamp — service brake performance alone was recorded 15 times.
A 150k+ example is materially riskier than a 30-60k one: 9.4% versus 2.6%.
Suspension is the most common advisory, noted on 19.3% 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 | 6.9% | 23 |
| 2 | Brakes | 6.0% | 20 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Tyres | 3.3% | 11 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 3.0% | 10 |
| 6 | Suspension | 2.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Service brake performance | 15 |
| 2 | Catalyst emissions | 12 |
| 3 | Rear fog lamp | 11 |
| 4 | Wipers | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 8 |
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 | 19.3% | 64 |
| 2 | Tyres | 15.4% | 51 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 13.9% | 46 |
| 4 | Brakes | 11.8% | 39 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 8.1% | 27 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 6.0% | 20 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 30-60k | 38 | 2.6% |
| 60-90k | 69 | 11.6% |
| 90-120k | 110 | 13.6% |
| 120-150k | 77 | 18.2% |
| 150k+ | 32 | 9.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 75 | 13.3% |
| 2022 | 69 | 13.0% |
| 2023 | 72 | 15.3% |
| 2024 | 59 | 6.8% |
| 2025 | 57 | 12.3% |
What to check before buying a 2007 Supra
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.9% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (6.0% 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.
- Visibility (3.3% 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.
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 2007 Toyota Supras pass their MOT?
87.6% of the 332 2007 Toyota Supra MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2007 Toyota Supra?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by brakes (6.0%).
Does the 2007 Supra get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 2.6% in the 30-60k band to 9.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 332 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.