Toyota Hilux: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was a recorded failure area in 13.0% of Toyota Hilux MOT tests in this dataset. It is most prominent on 2002, 2004 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | 6,340 | 19.4% |
| 2004 | 9,930 | 18.6% |
| 2006 | 7,643 | 17.6% |
| 2014 | 31,086 | 13.1% |
| 2017 | 29,412 | 7.6% |
| 2019 | 23,502 | 7.1% |
Methodology & source. 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.