Toyota Alphard Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Alphard reliable? We analysed 78,417 real MOT tests across 12,505 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Alphard is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Alphard.
Toyota Alphard Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Alphard. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Alphard MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Alphard to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Alphard Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Alphard models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Alphard Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Alphard owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Alphard MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Alphard year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62 | 91.9% | 15,644 | 44,848 | 74,058 |
| 2022 | 105 | 87.6% | 25,780 | 66,342 | 99,006 |
| 2021 | 2,702 | 78.9% | 69,188 | 95,181 | 118,241 |
| 2020 | 3,102 | 77.3% | 70,837 | 92,838 | 116,833 |
| 2019 | 3,110 | 77.5% | 77,230 | 102,635 | 124,868 |
| 2018 | 3,875 | 78.1% | 76,424 | 99,147 | 126,059 |
| 2017 | 5,018 | 76.1% | 76,899 | 106,600 | 134,084 |
| 2016 | 4,796 | 76.2% | 77,171 | 107,210 | 135,589 |
| 2015 | 3,391 | 76.1% | 80,572 | 108,979 | 138,987 |
| 2014 | 1,448 | 79.0% | 69,178 | 94,378 | 135,075 |
| 2013 | 1,170 | 84.6% | 62,392 | 80,166 | 102,429 |
| 2012 | 1,291 | 84.0% | 63,019 | 79,382 | 98,719 |
| 2011 | 905 | 81.1% | 63,082 | 81,051 | 102,619 |
| 2010 | 1,862 | 82.0% | 70,110 | 85,391 | 107,522 |
| 2009 | 1,441 | 84.3% | 66,970 | 85,499 | 107,421 |
| 2008 | 5,557 | 81.4% | 73,220 | 93,708 | 116,628 |
| 2007 | 8,675 | 80.5% | 69,122 | 90,558 | 112,533 |
| 2006 | 8,317 | 79.7% | 68,795 | 90,836 | 114,293 |
| 2005 | 6,720 | 77.7% | 76,289 | 99,577 | 123,152 |
| 2004 | 7,332 | 76.9% | 72,086 | 96,913 | 121,874 |
How Long Does a Toyota Alphard Last?
Based on 12,505 Toyota Alphard vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Alphard Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Alphard MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Alphard
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
91.9% MOT pass rate from 62 tests
75.6% MOT pass rate from 4,737 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Alphard is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 91.9% across 62 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 75.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Alphard Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Alphard THIS CAR | 78.6% | 78,417 | 96,252 mi | 24 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Nissan D21 | 64.1% | 30,812 | 104,688 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Alphard outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota AlphardShould you buy a used Toyota Alphard?
The Toyota Alphard has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.6% across 78,417 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Alphard with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Alphard owner drives around 5,057 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Alphard models stay on UK roads for around 24 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.