Toyota Proace City years to avoid? MOT pass rate by year

3,493 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used 2021–2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Both Toyota Proace City years have MOT pass rates below the average for vehicles first used in the same year.

Below the average for their first-use year2021–2022
Above the average for their first-use yearNone
Can't be told apart from averageNone

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

74.8%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 73.3% to 76.2%.

Toyota Proace City, all years74.8%
Same-age average, all vehicles88.0%

In 2025, 74.8% of the 3,493 initial MOT tests on Toyota Proace City cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.0%. That is 13.3 points below the same-age average.

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Toyota Proace City MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3		2,23938,600	76.2%±1.9	−12.3 ptsall: 88.5%
2021age 4		1,25452,700	72.3%±2.6	−14.9 ptsall: 87.2%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Does mileage matter?

Toyota Proace City first-time pass rates by the mileage at the initial test, all years together, against all vehicles of the same age and mileage.

85.0% of Toyota Proace City tests under 30,000 miles passed first time, against 73.8% at 30,000 to 59,999 miles. For all vehicles of the same age and mileage, the figures are 90.9% and 85.1%.

Miles at the test	Tests	Passed first time	Against all vehicles, same age and mileage
Under 30,000	1,019	85.0%±2.4	−5.9 ptsall: 90.9%
30,000–59,999	1,625	73.8%±2.2	−11.3 ptsall: 85.1%

Against all vehicles of the same age and mileage, Proace City tests were below average in every band shown.

Mileage is only one factor. How a car has been driven and looked after matters too. These figures show an association across all Toyota Proace City tests in 2025, not what mileage does to a particular car.

Mileage is the odometer reading at the initial test. Each band is compared with all vehicles first used in the same year with a reading in the same band, weighted by this model's own tests in each year. Bands need at least 1,000 tests. Not shown, with fewer than 1,000 tests: 60,000–89,999, 90,000–119,999 and 120,000 or more. Every test had a usable odometer reading. How we count

Common Proace City problems at the MOT

Share of the 881 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Lights and electrics49.4%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors36.5%
Tyres22.8%
Brakes20.2%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Toyota Proace City

The defects recorded most often at the 881 failed initial tests on Toyota Proace City cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	25.9%228 tests	15.9%
Headlamp not working on dipped beamLights and electrics	14.5%128 tests	2.0%
Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thickBrakes	13.3%117 tests	7.2%
Registration plate lamp(s) inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lampsLights and electrics	11.8%104 tests	1.4%
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mmTyres	9.8%86 tests	10.2%
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrectLights and electrics	9.8%86 tests	0.9%
Washer provides insufficient washer liquidWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	7.6%67 tests	4.9%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres	7.5%66 tests	16.7%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Proace City's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Proace City

Based on the areas where Toyota Proace City MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Lights and electrics
In 49.4% of failed Proace City tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 36.5% of failed Proace City tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers and check the blades clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Tyres
In 22.8% of failed Proace City tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Brakes
In 20.2% of failed Proace City tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Which Toyota Proace City years have lower MOT pass rates?

Compared with all vehicles first used in the same year, these model years have below-average MOT pass rates: 2021–2022. None is clearly above average. A pass rate is one signal: it also reflects mileage and upkeep, and doesn't record engine or gearbox faults.

Is the Toyota Proace City reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 74.8% of initial MOT tests on Toyota Proace City cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.0%. That is 13.3 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Toyota Proace City problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are lights and electrics (in 49.4% of failed tests), windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 36.5% of failed tests) and tyres (in 22.8% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Toyota Proace City?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Toyota Proace City cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 38,600 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Proace City's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Toyota Proace City

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Toyota Proace City cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count