2020 Toyota Hilux · 9,175 MOT tests
2020 Toyota Hilux reliability
2020 Toyota Hiluxs fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Hilux years (9,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- 18.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Hiluxs: 31.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 43,392
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 9,175
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 16% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6% of tests fail here (115% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 52% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Toyota Hilux
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics8.1%
- Brakes6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.5%
- Tyres2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.5%
- Suspension1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.53%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Registration plate lamp not working 1.54%
A dark number plate lamp makes the plate hard to read at night, which is illegal and must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.37%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.12%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Rear fog lamp not working 0.88%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.86%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (7.18%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.16%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (2.63%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.01%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (1.98%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (1%)
Other years
Every Toyota Hilux year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Toyota Hilux reliable?
2020 Toyota Hiluxs fail 18.4% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 24 of 24 Hilux years (9,175 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Toyota Hilux MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.53% of tests), registration plate lamp not working (1.54% of tests), headlamp aim set too high (1.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Toyota Hilux have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Toyota Hilux shows 43,392 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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