2017 Toyota Voxy — MOT failures & pass rate
935 MOT tests on the 2017 Toyota Voxy are in this dataset, and 92.2% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (14.5% fail rate), the 2017 Voxy comes out 6.7pp better. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.7% of tests against 3.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are rear fog lamp, headlamp aim and linkage ball joint dust cover — rear fog lamp alone was recorded 29 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 4.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 21.4% once past 150k — 5.0× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 10.2% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is improving — the fail rate fell from 19.1% in 2021 to 6.2% in 2025, as the worst-kept examples leave the fleet.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 6.7% | 63 |
| 2 | Suspension | 3.1% | 29 |
| 3 | Tyres | 1.4% | 13 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.2% | 11 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.0% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rear fog lamp | 29 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 20 |
| 3 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 17 |
| 4 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 16 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 13 |
| 6 | Position lamp | 11 |
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 | 10.2% | 95 |
| 2 | Suspension | 7.5% | 70 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 4.5% | 42 |
| 4 | Brakes | 4.4% | 41 |
| 5 | Other defects | 3.0% | 28 |
| 6 | Visibility | 1.4% | 13 |
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 | 94 | 4.3% |
| 30-60k | 332 | 3.0% |
| 60-90k | 240 | 5.4% |
| 90-120k | 132 | 15.2% |
| 120-150k | 78 | 16.7% |
| 150k+ | 56 | 21.4% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hybrid | 758 | 4.6% |
| Petrol | 173 | 22.0% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 42 | 19.1% |
| 2022 | 81 | 12.3% |
| 2023 | 139 | 9.3% |
| 2024 | 250 | 6.4% |
| 2025 | 423 | 6.2% |
What to check before buying a 2017 Voxy
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 6.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (6.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (3.1% 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.
- Tyres (1.4% 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 2017 Toyota Voxys pass their MOT?
92.2% of the 935 2017 Toyota Voxy MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2017 Toyota Voxy?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 6.7% of tests, followed by suspension (3.1%).
Does the 2017 Voxy get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.3% in the 0-30k band to 21.4% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 935 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.