Toyota Century Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Century car check
Is the Toyota Century reliable? We analysed 342 real MOT tests across 101 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Century is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Century.
Toyota Century Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Century. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Century Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Century fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Century Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Century owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Century Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Century MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
How Does the Toyota Century Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Century THIS CAR | 82.7% | 342 | 120,575 mi | — 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 |
| Vauxhall Mokka Exclusiv Turbo S/s | 90.7% | 538 | 50,842 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Century outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota CenturyShould you buy a used Toyota Century?
The Toyota Century has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.7% across 342 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Century are windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (5 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4), and windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Century owner drives around 2,428 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.
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.