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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Alphard. Check any Alphard by registration number below.

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83.1%

Avg Pass Rate

-0.4%

vs Toyota Avg

24

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Alphard — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Alphard has an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, which is 0.4 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Alphard is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Alphard fails its MOT are a lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc. If you are preparing your Alphard for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Alphard, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Alphard performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 36 vehicles

94.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

11.1%

2023

Based on 63 vehicles

96.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

3.6%

2022

Based on 60 vehicles

96.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2021

Based on 1,242 vehicles

78.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

20.1%

Mileage at 3yr

123k mi

2020

Based on 1,201 vehicles

73.5%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.7%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 3yr

128k mi

Mileage at 5yr

93k mi

2019

Based on 1,116 vehicles

76.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.7%

Retest Rate

18.7%

Mileage at 3yr

131k mi

Mileage at 5yr

143k mi

2018

Based on 1,276 vehicles

78.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

17.6%

Mileage at 5yr

144k mi

2017

Based on 1,441 vehicles

76.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

18.8%

Mileage at 5yr

156k mi

2016

Based on 1,205 vehicles

73.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2015

Based on 901 vehicles

73.8%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.9%

Retest Rate

22.6%

Mileage at 10yr

167k mi

2014

Based on 514 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

6.4%

Mileage at 10yr

131k mi

2013

Based on 865 vehicles

92.9%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

7.5%

Mileage at 10yr

116k mi

2012

Based on 959 vehicles

90.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.5%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 10yr

106k mi

2011

Based on 554 vehicles

89.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

9.5%

2010

Based on 1,088 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

12.8%

2009

Based on 980 vehicles

89.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.4%

Retest Rate

13.2%

2008

Based on 2,886 vehicles

84.4%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

16.2%

2007

Based on 4,066 vehicles

84.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.5%

Retest Rate

16.3%

2006

Based on 3,659 vehicles

82.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

20.5%

2005

Based on 2,013 vehicles

79.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.0%

Retest Rate

20.9%

2004

Based on 1,816 vehicles

76.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.8%

Retest Rate

25.3%

2003

Based on 881 vehicles

73.4%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

26.7%

2002

Based on 274 vehicles

78.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.1%

Retest Rate

20.4%

0

Based on 11,063 vehicles

82.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

82k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Alphard

The most common reasons a Toyota Alphard fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

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

2.0%
2

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

2.0%
3

A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

2.0%
4

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%
5

a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm

1.8%

Toyota Alphard — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Alphard MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Alphard?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Alphard is 83.1% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Alphard?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Alphard are: A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (2.0%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (2.0%), A suspension joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.0%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Alphard reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.1%, the Toyota Alphard is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Alphard?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Alphard?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Alphard: 122,930 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Alphard to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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