2020 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 80.2% of Toyota Hilux cars first used in 2020 passed their MOT first time, against 86.0% for all cars first used in 2020. Across 15,041 Hilux first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, brakes and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Hilux cars first used in 2020 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.
Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026
How the 2020 Toyota Hilux MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Hilux cars first used in 2020 against all cars first used in 2020 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Hilux figure was 5.8 points lower.
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| Test year | 2020 Hilux | All cars first used 2020 | Hilux first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | fewer than 500 tests | 84.7% | 23 |
| 2022 | fewer than 500 tests | 90.2% | 125 |
| 2023 | 82.4% | 87.7% | 5,034 |
| 2024 | 80.4% | 86.9% | 5,100 |
| 2025 | 80.2% | 86.0% | 4,907 |
Common 2020 Toyota Hilux MOT failures
Share of the 2,857 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively | 17.2% | 490 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 12.2% | 348 |
| Headlamp aim: too high | 10.0% | 286 |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick | 8.0% | 229 |
| Rear fog lamp: not working | 6.8% | 194 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2020 Toyota Hilux before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Brakes. Worth looking at the discs and pads through the wheel spokes for scoring and a worn lip, and noticing on the test drive whether the car pulls to one side or the pedal feels long.
- Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.
Common 2020 Toyota Hilux MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2020 Hilux cars, as a share of all 15,041 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 10.2% | 1,534 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 7.3% | 1,095 |
| Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing | 3.4% | 512 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 2.9% | 434 |
| Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil | 2.8% | 424 |
Questions about the 2020 Toyota Hilux MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2020 Toyota Hilux?
In 2025, 80.2% of Hilux cars first used in 2020 passed their MOT first time, against 86.0% for all cars first used in 2020. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2020 Hilux most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 45.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), brakes (33.4%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (22.5%). The single most common item was “Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively” (17.2%).
How often does a 2020 Toyota Hilux fail its MOT?
In 2025, 19.8% of first tests on Hilux cars first used in 2020 did not pass first time: 14.0% failed, and a further 5.7% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 2,857 of 15,041 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2020 Toyota Hilux MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 10.2% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (7.3%), “Tyre condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing” (3.4%), “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (2.9%) and “Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil” (2.8%).
Is a 2020 Toyota Hilux reliable?
An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 82.4% in 2023 to 80.2% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2020
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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