2015 Toyota Voxy — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2015 Toyota Voxy passed 90.7% of its 796 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (17.8% fail rate), the 2015 Voxy comes out 8.5pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests against 4.4% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are registration plate lamp(s), rear fog lamp and headlamp — registration plate lamp(s) alone was recorded 25 times.
Mileage matters less than usual here: the 2015 Voxy fails 13.3% of the time in the 0-30k band and 15.8% at 150k+, a spread of only 2.5 points.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 11.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 20.0% in 2021 to 6.1% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.2% | 65 |
| 2 | Suspension | 4.4% | 35 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.0% | 16 |
| 4 | Emissions & environmental | 1.5% | 12 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 12 |
| 6 | Tyres | 1.1% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 25 |
| 2 | Rear fog lamp | 23 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 16 |
| 4 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 15 |
| 5 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 6 | Pins and bushes | 13 |
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 | 11.3% | 90 |
| 2 | Suspension | 10.3% | 82 |
| 3 | Brakes | 5.4% | 43 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 3.8% | 30 |
| 5 | Other defects | 2.3% | 18 |
| 6 | Steering | 2.0% | 16 |
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 | 13.3% |
| 30-60k | 228 | 6.6% |
| 60-90k | 259 | 7.0% |
| 90-120k | 104 | 7.7% |
| 120-150k | 89 | 18.0% |
| 150k+ | 82 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 597 | 5.5% |
| Petrol | 199 | 20.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55 | 20.0% |
| 2022 | 104 | 11.5% |
| 2023 | 137 | 11.7% |
| 2024 | 206 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 294 | 6.1% |
What to check before buying a 2015 Voxy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 8.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (8.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (4.4% 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.
- Visibility (2.0% 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.
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 2015 Toyota Voxys pass their MOT?
90.7% of the 796 2015 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2015 Toyota Voxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.2% of tests, followed by suspension (4.4%).
Does the 2015 Voxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 13.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 796 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.