Toyota Hilux

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 32 model years from 127,110 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

77%

Total Tests

127,110

Highest Pass Rate

2018 (88%)

Years Covered

About the Toyota Hilux

The Toyota Hilux was MOT tested 127,110 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 32 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in our data, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Our records list diesel and petrol versions.

Best and Worst Years

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 model has the highest pass rate at 88% from 9,977 tests. The 2001 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point gap, the year you choose makes a real difference. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.

Reliability Trend

Newer Toyota Hiluxs pass their MOT more often than older ones, by 4 percentage points on average, which is mostly down to age and wear.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 151,093 miles, while the newest (2021) averages 28,387 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.

Compared to the Toyota brand average of 84%, the Hilux is 7 points lower, placing it among the less reliable Toyota models.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Diesel, 2800cc)

£1,676

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£350

Total per year£2,281

Per month£190/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Toyota Hilux?

vs average of all models-5% (82% avg)

vs Toyota brand average-7% (84% avg)

Best to worst year spread18 percentage points

Reliability trendImproving over years

Toyota Hilux by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2021	81%	1,038	28,387 mi
2020	88%	8,451	49,813 mi
2019	88%	9,702	63,975 mi
2018	88%	9,977	74,335 mi
2017	86%	9,608	82,948 mi
2016	82%	8,700	88,215 mi
2015	79%	10,417	94,394 mi
2014	78%	9,424	101,858 mi
2013	76%	8,145	105,835 mi
2012	75%	7,767	114,215 mi
2011	73%	7,679	124,201 mi
2010	73%	4,854	132,562 mi
2009	73%	3,416	134,088 mi
2008	73%	3,953	141,229 mi
2007	74%	3,571	147,675 mi
2006	72%	1,940	147,502 mi
2005	74%	2,450	148,182 mi
2004	71%	2,573	158,060 mi
2003	73%	1,911	160,991 mi
2002	70%	1,648	154,069 mi
2001	70%	1,041	147,426 mi
2000	72%	978	158,021 mi
1999	72%	1,717	155,634 mi
1998	72%	2,180	164,247 mi
1997	74%	956	145,316 mi
1996	72%	1,000	161,430 mi
1995	76%	659	157,911 mi
1994	75%	447	150,345 mi
1993	81%	291	146,119 mi
1992	85%	201	137,343 mi
1991	78%	221	151,472 mi
1990	76%	195	151,093 mi

Questions about the Toyota Hilux

Is the Toyota Hilux reliable?

Across its 32 model years in our data (1990 to 2021), the Toyota Hilux averages a 77% MOT pass rate, from 127,110 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 5 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2018 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 88%.

Which year Toyota Hilux has the best MOT pass rate?

Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2018 Toyota Hilux has the highest MOT pass rate at 88%, while the 2001 model has the lowest at 70%, a 18 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.