Verdict
The Toyota Proace passes its MOT first time on 69.6% of tests, 9.6 points lower than a typical car of the same age and mileage (79.2%). That puts it ahead of 3% of cars on UK roads once age and mileage are taken into account.
By year of first registration, the 2019 Proace does best (beats 11% of cars) and the 2015 worst (beats 0%).
Of its engines, the 1.6 Diesel does best (beats 4%) and the 2.0 Diesel worst (beats 3%).
Watch these weak spots
MOT pass rate by age
First-time pass rate at each MOT by the car’s age in years.
Best and worst years
By year of first registration, ranked against all cars on UK roads after adjusting for age and mileage. Green = better than half of cars.
Engines
All years, most common first. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 67.5% | Beats 3% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 68.4% | Beats 4% | E |
| 1.5 Diesel | 73.9% | Beats 2% | E |
| Electric | 84.1% | Beats 4% | E |
Where it fails
Each area compared with a typical car of the same age and mileage, in points of pass rate. Tap or hover an area to see what to check.
Every MOT area
Share of tests failing on each area, against a typical car of the same age and mileage (black line).
Buying one or MOT due? Check these
- Sidelights 4.4× typical
Walk around with the lights on: bulb failures are the easiest MOT fails to avoid. - Windscreen wipers 2.3× typical
Test the washers and wipers: a cheap fix, but a very common MOT fail. - Headlight bulbs & units 2.8× typical
Check dipped and main beam on both sides. - Headlight aim 1.7× typical
Park facing a wall at night: both dipped beams should sit level and dip to the left. - Exhaust system 5.2× typical
Listen for a blowing exhaust at start-up and look for heavy corrosion underneath. - Suspension ball joints 2.3× typical
Listen for knocks over speed bumps and feel for wandering or vague steering.
Pass rate by mileage
First-time pass rate by mileage at the test.
Most common MOT failures
| Item | This car | Typical | vs typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windscreen wipers | 4.8% | 2.1% | 2.3× |
| Sidelights | 4.5% | 1.0% | 4.4× |
| Number plate lights | 4.4% | 1.0% | 4.5× |
| Drive shaft (CV) joints | 4.1% | 0.6% | 7.1× |
| Headlight aim | 3.8% | 2.2% | 1.7× |
| Headlight bulbs & units | 3.7% | 1.3% | 2.8× |
| Brake pads | 3.1% | 2.2% | 1.4× |
| Tyre damage & cracking | 3.0% | 3.7% | 0.8× |
| Brake lights | 2.9% | 1.0% | 3.0× |
| Tyre tread depth | 2.3% | 2.5% | 0.9× |
Specific defects found
Tester wording for the most frequent failure items, per 1,000 tests.
| Defect | per 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 47.3 |
| A lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 43.5 |
| A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 42.1 |
| A rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 38.2 |
| The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 37.8 |
| A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED | 34.3 |
| A brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 29.5 |
| Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 26.8 |
Pick a make and model to see its MOT pass rate, best and worst years and weak spots.
Every year and engine
Tap a year to see its engines. Grades compare each car with cars of the same age and mileage (A = best 20% of cars on UK roads, E = worst 20%), so an older or higher-mileage car can grade above one with a higher pass rate.
2023 Toyota Proace1 engine72.2% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Diesel | 72.2% | Beats 0% | E |
2022 Toyota Proace3 engines75.2% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Diesel | 73.0% | Beats 1% | E |
| 2.0 Diesel | 76.1% | Beats 2% | E |
| Electric | 81.8% | Beats 0% | E |
2021 Toyota Proace3 engines75.7% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Diesel | 73.1% | Beats 1% | E |
| 2.0 Diesel | 75.7% | Beats 3% | E |
| Electric | 86.4% | Beats 22% | D |
2020 Toyota Proace2 engines76.6% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Diesel | 75.8% | Beats 6% | E |
| 2.0 Diesel | 77.5% | Beats 12% | E |
2019 Toyota Proace3 engines75.4% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 76.0% | Beats 13% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 73.4% | Beats 7% | E |
| 1.5 Diesel | 75.8% | Beats 9% | E |
2018 Toyota Proace2 engines72.4% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel | 70.9% | Beats 5% | E |
| 2.0 Diesel | 74.6% | Beats 18% | E |
2017 Toyota Proace2 engines71.8% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.6 Diesel | 70.8% | Beats 6% | E |
| 2.0 Diesel | 74.0% | Beats 21% | D |
2016 Toyota Proace2 engines63.1% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 55.5% | Beats 0% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 72.4% | Beats 14% | E |
2015 Toyota Proace2 engines55.8% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 54.2% | Beats 0% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 59.8% | Beats 1% | E |
2014 Toyota Proace2 engines56.2% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 56.5% | Beats 3% | E |
| 1.6 Diesel | 55.6% | Beats 1% | E |
2013 Toyota Proace1 engine55.7% passE
| Engine | Pass rate | Rank | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0 Diesel | 55.7% | Beats 5% | E |
FAQ
What is the Toyota Proace MOT pass rate?
69.6% of MOT tests on the Toyota Proace were passed first time, based on 86,460 tests between 2018 and 2026 of cars first registered 2013–2023. A typical car of the same age and mileage passes 79.2% of the time.
Is the Toyota Proace reliable?
On MOT results it rates E (poor): it passes first time less often than a typical car of the same age and mileage and does better than 3% of cars on UK roads. MOT results cover safety and emissions items, not every kind of breakdown.
Which Toyota Proace year is best?
Among years with enough data, the 2019 Proace does best for its age and mileage: it beats 11% of cars on UK roads. The 2015 does worst: it beats 0%.
Which Toyota Proace engine is best?
Across all years, the 1.6 Diesel does best: it beats 4% of cars on UK roads. The 2.0 Diesel does worst: it beats 3%.
What are the most common MOT failures on the Toyota Proace?
The most common failure items are windscreen wipers, sidelights, number plate lights. Compared with similar cars, drive shaft (CV) joints comes up 7.1× as often.