2017 Toyota Hilux · 18,715 MOT tests
2017 Toyota Hilux reliability
2017 Toyota Hiluxs fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Hilux years (18,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 19.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 7% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- 67,466
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 6
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 18,715
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 14% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- 2018 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.9% of tests fail here (61% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 58% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.2%
- Brakes6.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Suspension3.7%
- Tyres2.6%
- Body, chassis and structure1.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Registration plate lamp not working 2.01%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.01%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.8%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Leaf spring fractured or seriously weakened 1.38%
A broken leaf spring can affect how the car sits and handles, so it needs urgent replacement.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.16%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.14%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.59%) · Brake pads wearing thin (7.02%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.87%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.84%) · Transmission oil leak, not excessive (1.43%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.37%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hilux year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Toyota Hilux reliable?
2017 Toyota Hiluxs fail 19.6% of first MOT tests, 7% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 24 Hilux years (18,715 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often registration plate lamp not working (2.01% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.01% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.8% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 6, a typical 2017 Toyota Hilux shows 67,466 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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