2014 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 52.4% of Toyota Proaces first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. Across 2,388 Proace first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, body, chassis and structure and suspension.
This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Proaces first used in 2014 (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 2014 Toyota Proace MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Proaces first used in 2014 against all cars first used in 2014 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Proace figure was 16.2 points lower.
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| Test year | 2014 Proace | All cars first used 2014 | Proace first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 55.3% | 76.3% | 864 |
| 2022 | 55.0% | 74.1% | 857 |
| 2023 | 50.1% | 71.7% | 837 |
| 2024 | 50.8% | 69.9% | 792 |
| 2025 | 52.4% | 68.6% | 759 |
Common 2014 Toyota Proace MOT failures
Share of the 1,169 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | 31.4% | 367 |
| Position lamp: not working | 25.7% | 301 |
| Stop lamp: not working | 14.6% | 171 |
| Ball joint: excessively worn | 14.0% | 164 |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 12.6% | 147 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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Typical repair costs for common MOT failures
Typical UK garage prices for the job, not for a Proace in particular, and not a quote.
| Failure item | Typical job | Typical UK price | Usual range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ball joint: excessively worn | Ball joint replacement | £90 | £60–£150 |
From published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026. Only jobs with a published typical price are shown.
What to check on a 2014 Toyota Proace 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.
- Body and underside. Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion, and at the rubber boots on the drive shafts for splits.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
Common 2014 Toyota Proace MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2014 Proaces, as a share of all 2,388 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 15.7% | 375 |
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 14.8% | 353 |
| Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive | 10.5% | 251 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 10.3% | 247 |
| Exhaust system: mounting defective | 6.3% | 151 |
Questions about the 2014 Toyota Proace MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2014 Toyota Proace?
In 2025, 52.4% of Proaces first used in 2014 passed their MOT first time, against 68.6% for all cars first used in 2014. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2014 Proace most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 60.1% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), body, chassis and structure (43.2%) and suspension (27.5%). The single most common item was “Drive shaft joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt” (31.4%).
How often does a 2014 Toyota Proace fail its MOT?
In 2025, 47.6% of first tests on Proaces first used in 2014 did not pass first time: 36.4% failed, and a further 11.2% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 1,169 of 2,388 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2014 Toyota Proace MOT advisories?
“Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (on 15.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (14.8%), “Engine oil leaks: leak, but not excessive” (10.5%), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (10.3%) and “Exhaust system: mounting defective” (6.3%).
Is a 2014 Toyota Proace 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 55.3% in 2021 to 52.4% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2014
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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