2005 Toyota Alphard · 2,738 MOT tests
2005 Toyota Alphard reliability
2005 Toyota Alphards fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Alphard years (2,738 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- 25.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Alphards: 23.2%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 37% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 72,241
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,738
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does better)
- 2006 cars: 43% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 78% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Toyota Alphard
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.7%
- Suspension7.3%
- Tyres6%
- Brakes3.8%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.48%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.19%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.97%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.72%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.61%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Position lamp not working 1.61%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.64%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.45%) · Brake pads wearing thin (6.76%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.44%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (5.15%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.13%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Toyota Alphard reliable?
2005 Toyota Alphards fail 25.3% of first MOT tests, 37% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 14 Alphard years (2,738 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Toyota Alphard MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.48% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.19% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (1.97% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Toyota Alphard have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2005 Toyota Alphard shows 72,241 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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