Toyota Proace MOT pass rate & common failures

At a glance

Recorded pass rate

9.1 points above the fleet average of 65.7%. The examples tested do not cover a wide enough spread of ages and mileages to compare fairly against the rest of the fleet, so no rank is claimed; the failure record below stands on its own.

DVSA recorded wording

Most common failure items

Share of failed Toyota Proace tests in which each item was recorded. One failed test often lists several, so these do not sum to 100%.

1. 1.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm18.9%

   113 occurrences

2. 2.Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen18.2%

   109 occurrences

3. 3.A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc14.4%

   86 occurrences

4. 4.A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps12.0%

   72 occurrences

5. 5.A tyre seriously damaged10.5%

   63 occurrences

6. 6.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements8.3%

   50 occurrences

7. 7.A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning7.2%

   43 occurrences

8. 8.Engine MIL illuminated indicating a malfunction6.8%

   41 occurrences

9. 9.Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning6.8%

   41 occurrences

10. 10.A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED6.0%

    36 occurrences

11. 11.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn5.8%

    35 occurrences

12. 12.The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements4.3%

    26 occurrences

Warnings without a failure

Most common advisories

Share of all Toyota Proace tests carrying each advisory.

1. 1.a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm15.4%

   532 tests

2. 2.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements13.8%

   479 tests

3. 3.Brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured13.0%

   451 tests

4. 4.A tyre seriously damaged7.9%

   275 tests

5. 5.Fluid leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users6.7%

   232 tests

6. 6.Brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn5.9%

   206 tests

7. 7.Nail in tyre4.0%

   140 tests

8. 8.Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements2.8%

   97 tests

What gets tested

The Proace fleet

Average mileage recorded at test

63,912

Test classes

class 7: 3,463

Compare within the range

Other Toyota vans

• Toyota Hilux73.8%
• Toyota DYNA59.4% raw
• All Toyota vans

Common questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a Toyota Proace?

74.8% unadjusted, from 3,463 DVSA tests. The average across all vans is 65.7%.

What does a Toyota Proace fail its MOT on?

"a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm" is recorded in 18.9% of failed Toyota Proace tests, followed by "Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen" (18.2%). One failed test often lists several items.

What mileage does a Toyota Proace usually have at its MOT?

63,912 miles on average across every age tested, so a description of the fleet rather than an annual figure. Van mileages run far higher than cars, and a working van at five years old can have covered what a car covers in fifteen.