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

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83.7%

Avg Pass Rate

+0.2%

vs Toyota Avg

29

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Camry — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Camry has an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, which is 0.2 percentage points above the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Camry is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Camry fails its MOT are a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen. If you are preparing your Camry 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.

Typical mileage for the Camry is around 51,991 miles at 5 years. When evaluating a used Camry, compare the odometer reading against these benchmarks. Significantly lower mileage than expected could indicate a clocked vehicle — run a free mileage check to verify.

Before buying a used Toyota Camry, 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 Camry performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 282 vehicles

98.6%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%

2023

Based on 209 vehicles

99.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 3yr

128k mi

2022

Based on 43 vehicles

97.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

2.8%

Mileage at 3yr

104k mi

2021

Based on 496 vehicles

95.6%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

4.7%

Mileage at 3yr

60k mi

2020

Based on 1,020 vehicles

95.3%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.9%

Retest Rate

4.2%

Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

60k mi

2019

Based on 1,169 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2018

Based on 40 vehicles

97.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2017

Based on 55 vehicles

98.2%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2016

Based on 33 vehicles

81.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2013

Based on 63 vehicles

93.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.9%

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2012

Based on 72 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2008

Based on 110 vehicles

85.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 3yr

54k mi

Mileage at 5yr

52k mi

Mileage at 10yr

96k mi

2007

Based on 170 vehicles

84.1%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 3yr

46k mi

Mileage at 5yr

48k mi

Mileage at 10yr

98k mi

2006

Based on 110 vehicles

81.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

67k mi

Mileage at 10yr

154k mi

2004

Based on 71 vehicles

84.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.9%

Retest Rate

12.2%

2003

Based on 103 vehicles

81.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

12.9%

2002

Based on 288 vehicles

81.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

13.9%

2001

Based on 72 vehicles

79.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

14.0%

2000

Based on 63 vehicles

74.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

16.7%

1999

Based on 128 vehicles

76.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

14.9%

1998

Based on 223 vehicles

76.7%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.3%

Retest Rate

14.5%

1997

Based on 306 vehicles

75.2%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

18.6%

1996

Based on 50 vehicles

64.0%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1995

Based on 44 vehicles

75.0%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.6%

Retest Rate

14.3%

1994

Based on 40 vehicles

37.5%Poor
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

45.2%

1993

Based on 35 vehicles

82.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

9.5%

1992

Based on 51 vehicles

66.7%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

38.2%

1987

Based on 31 vehicles

80.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

10.0%

0

Based on 1,768 vehicles

87.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Camry

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

1

A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

5.8%
2

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

5.4%
3

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.8%

Typical Mileage — Toyota Camry

Average mileage readings recorded at MOT tests for the 2008 model year range. Use these benchmarks to evaluate a used Camry.

At 3 Years

53,756

miles

At 5 Years

51,991

miles

At 10 Years

96,289

miles

Toyota Camry — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Camry MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Camry?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Camry is 83.7% 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 Camry?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Camry are: A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (5.8%), A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (5.4%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.8%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Camry reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 83.7%, the Toyota Camry 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 Camry?
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 Camry?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Camry: 127,596 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Camry to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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