Toyota Hilux
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 32 years from 127,110 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
77%
Total Tests
127,110
Best Year
2018 (88%)
Years Covered
32
How reliable is the Toyota Hilux?
Toyota Hilux by Year
| 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 |
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About the Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux has been tested 127,110 times in 2024 MOT data across 32 model years (1990 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 77%. That's 5 points below the national average of 82%, so check the year-by-year data carefully before buying. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 2018 model is the most reliable with a 88% pass rate from 9,977 tests. The 2002 model has the lowest at 70%. With a 18 point spread, choosing the right year makes a big difference to reliability.
Reliability Trend
Newer TOYOTA HILUXs show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 4 percentage points.
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.
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