Toyota Regius Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Regius reliable? We analysed 7,432 real MOT tests across 508 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Regius is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include fog lamp not working, tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Regius.
Toyota Regius Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Regius. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Regius MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Regius to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Regius Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Regius fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Regius Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Regius owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Regius MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Regius year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 305 | 79.7% | 83,549 | 104,332 | 126,499 |
| 2016 | 605 | 82.5% | 78,484 | 102,218 | 122,624 |
| 2015 | 558 | 79.9% | 89,836 | 110,462 | 132,651 |
| 2014 | 292 | 76.4% | 73,582 | 107,321 | 153,856 |
| 2013 | 101 | 76.2% | 90,895 | 103,408 | 126,474 |
| 2012 | 260 | 73.1% | 105,699 | 125,732 | 165,580 |
| 2011 | 338 | 78.1% | 101,309 | 129,039 | 164,681 |
| 2010 | 330 | 74.2% | 113,865 | 139,999 | 175,021 |
| 2009 | 126 | 76.2% | 140,619 | 163,963 | 181,406 |
| 2008 | 379 | 76.5% | 99,868 | 135,138 | 170,152 |
| 2007 | 623 | 74.0% | 105,601 | 143,441 | 177,366 |
| 2006 | 445 | 69.9% | 105,535 | 136,774 | 172,858 |
| 2005 | 141 | 66.7% | 83,592 | 110,386 | 177,979 |
| 2004 | 236 | 64.8% | 129,012 | 183,646 | 244,307 |
| 2003 | 86 | 68.6% | 112,107 | 133,048 | 178,014 |
| 2002 | 138 | 82.6% | 72,312 | 86,322 | 102,884 |
| 2001 | 440 | 79.5% | 77,738 | 96,318 | 129,424 |
| 2000 | 557 | 80.1% | 76,086 | 98,846 | 133,229 |
| 1999 | 496 | 75.0% | 92,920 | 126,674 | 164,155 |
| 1998 | 299 | 74.9% | 83,114 | 125,843 | 201,964 |
How Long Does a Toyota Regius Last?
Based on 508 Toyota Regius vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Regius Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Regius 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 Regius
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.6% MOT pass rate from 138 tests
64.8% MOT pass rate from 236 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Regius is 2002, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.6% across 138 tests. The 2004 model year has the lowest pass rate at 64.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Regius Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Regius THIS CAR | 75.8% | 7,432 | 121,375 mi | 29 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 |
| Harley-davidson Flstf | 88.9% | 6,223 | 12,204 mi | 34 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Regius sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Toyota Regius has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% across 7,432 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 Regius are fog lamp not working (124 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (82), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (76). 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 Regius owner drives around 5,128 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 Regius models stay on UK roads for around 29 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.