Toyota Prado Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
Free Toyota Prado car check
Is the Toyota Prado reliable? We analysed 2,825 real MOT tests across 215 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Prado is about average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, brake hose excessively deteriorated and position lamp(s) not working. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Prado.
Toyota Prado Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Prado. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Prado MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Prado to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Prado Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Prado fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Prado Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Prado owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Prado MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Prado year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 67 | 76.1% | 116,776 | 156,775 | 188,288 |
| 2006 | 64 | 76.6% | 96,764 | 116,876 | 138,955 |
| 2005 | 220 | 82.3% | 83,547 | 124,003 | 185,003 |
| 2004 | 551 | 73.3% | 104,013 | 151,101 | 209,080 |
| 2003 | 458 | 77.1% | 102,347 | 140,508 | 176,192 |
| 2002 | 122 | 78.7% | 110,593 | 130,390 | 164,693 |
| 2001 | 76 | 67.1% | 78,125 | 122,997 | 179,725 |
| 2000 | 121 | 67.8% | 103,999 | 135,860 | 168,919 |
| 1999 | 127 | 69.3% | 96,603 | 133,226 | 187,150 |
| 1998 | 107 | 67.3% | 87,739 | 116,488 | 141,358 |
| 1997 | 240 | 70.8% | 117,094 | 152,398 | 211,062 |
| 1996 | 421 | 71.0% | 107,372 | 145,683 | 202,033 |
| 1993 | 59 | 57.6% | 138,584 | 174,671 | 189,736 |
How Long Does a Toyota Prado Last?
Based on 215 Toyota Prado vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Prado Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Prado 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 Prado
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.3% MOT pass rate from 220 tests
57.6% MOT pass rate from 59 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Prado is 2005, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.3% across 220 tests. The 1993 model year has the lowest pass rate at 57.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Prado Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Prado THIS CAR | 73.3% | 2,825 | 139,494 mi | 33 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 |
| Kia Ceed Gt-line S Isg S-a | 88.5% | 869 | 24,728 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Prado trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota PradoShould you buy a used Toyota Prado?
The Toyota Prado has an overall MOT pass rate of 73.3% across 2,825 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Prado are fog lamp not working (99 recorded failures), brake hose excessively deteriorated (70), and position lamp(s) not working (66). 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 Prado owner drives around 6,455 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 Prado models stay on UK roads for around 33 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.