2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,025 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, brakes and visibility. Its pass rate of 87.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 7.2% | 146 |
| 2 | Brakes | 5.7% | 115 |
| 3 | Visibility | 5.0% | 102 |
| 4 | Tyres | 2.8% | 57 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.8% | 36 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.4% | 29 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 109 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 82 |
| 3 | Registration plate lamp(s) | 52 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 32 |
| 5 | Malfunction indicator lamp | 30 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 28 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.0% | 324 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 180 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.6% | 114 |
| 4 | Visibility | 5.6% | 113 |
| 5 | Suspension | 4.9% | 100 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.8% | 37 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 647 | 9.7% |
| 30-60k | 808 | 12.4% |
| 60-90k | 386 | 15.0% |
| 90-120k | 141 | 15.6% |
| 120-150k | 34 | 11.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 982 | 12.2% |
| 2025 | 1,028 | 12.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb
Before buying a 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 7.2% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (7.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Brakes (5.7% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
- Visibility (5.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcbs pass their MOT?
87.8% of the 2,025 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Toyota Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 7.2% of tests, followed by brakes (5.7%).
Does the 2021 Hilux D-4D 4Wd Dcb get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.7% in the 0-30k band to 11.8% in the 120-150k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,025 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.