2004 Toyota Alphard · 2,538 MOT tests
2004 Toyota Alphard reliability
2004 Toyota Alphards fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 Alphard years (2,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- 26.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- 73,844
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 19
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,538
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- 2005 cars: 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does worse)
- Strong point: brakes, 72% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 Toyota Alphard
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Suspension7.3%
- Tyres5.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.6%
- Brakes3.3%
- Body, chassis and structure3%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.32%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Position lamp not working 2.29%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.21%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.13%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.77%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.88%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.69%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.13%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (6.26%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.45%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 Toyota Alphard reliable?
2004 Toyota Alphards fail 26.9% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 Alphard years (2,538 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 Toyota Alphard MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.88% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (2.32% of tests), position lamp not working (2.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 Toyota Alphard have done?
At its MOT aged about 19, a typical 2004 Toyota Alphard shows 73,844 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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