Toyota Townace Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Townace reliable? We analysed 11,814 real MOT tests across 1,648 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Townace is about 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 exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Townace.
Toyota Townace Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Townace. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Townace MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Townace to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Townace Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Townace fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Townace Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Townace owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Townace MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Townace year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 183 | 72.7% | 108,642 | 151,028 | 169,766 |
| 2010 | 148 | 73.6% | 106,826 | 134,009 | 157,492 |
| 2009 | 77 | 77.9% | 112,950 | 141,606 | 156,047 |
| 2008 | 307 | 70.0% | 123,644 | 156,628 | 203,373 |
| 2007 | 219 | 74.9% | 72,920 | 101,731 | 142,410 |
| 2006 | 389 | 73.3% | 78,937 | 105,171 | 128,133 |
| 2005 | 389 | 72.2% | 75,795 | 107,166 | 143,883 |
| 2004 | 624 | 67.9% | 107,766 | 139,102 | 162,798 |
| 2003 | 1,101 | 65.4% | 109,775 | 139,412 | 172,235 |
| 2002 | 1,291 | 66.2% | 114,721 | 138,342 | 169,200 |
| 2001 | 473 | 66.0% | 122,497 | 150,310 | 176,921 |
| 2000 | 724 | 67.8% | 118,065 | 154,740 | 188,230 |
| 1999 | 440 | 67.7% | 112,596 | 147,760 | 171,388 |
| 1998 | 388 | 66.0% | 133,972 | 162,641 | 189,472 |
| 1997 | 595 | 68.1% | 99,181 | 137,022 | 176,045 |
| 1996 | 539 | 70.3% | 96,520 | 131,567 | 164,599 |
| 1995 | 317 | 65.9% | 98,763 | 142,904 | 190,999 |
| 1994 | 274 | 69.0% | 98,213 | 128,430 | 159,431 |
| 1993 | 503 | 67.4% | 86,177 | 131,537 | 177,232 |
| 1992 | 551 | 65.7% | 117,762 | 138,670 | 164,267 |
How Long Does a Toyota Townace Last?
Based on 1,648 Toyota Townace vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Townace Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Townace 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 Townace
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
77.9% MOT pass rate from 77 tests
63.6% MOT pass rate from 1,126 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Townace is 2009, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 77.9% across 77 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 63.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Townace Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Townace THIS CAR | 67.4% | 11,814 | 140,903 mi | 38 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 |
| Seat Arona FR Ecotsi | 88.8% | 7,476 | 26,260 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Townace trails behind on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota TownaceShould you buy a used Toyota Townace?
The Toyota Townace has an overall MOT pass rate of 67.4% across 11,814 real MOT tests — roughly in line with the UK average.
The most common problems on the Toyota Townace are fog lamp not working (723 recorded failures), tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (626), and exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (539). 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 Townace owner drives around 6,325 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 Townace models stay on UK roads for around 38 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.