Toyota ALPHARD - 2011
119.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2011 is 274.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Toyota ALPHARD, model year 2011.
Sample size: 201 cars, 285 tests and 340 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 201 cars
The 2011 Toyota Alphard exhibits a notably lower overall defect rate of 119 per 100 vehicles, compared to the yearly average of 271 per 100, making it 56% better than similar models. This model shows significant strengths in various categories, particularly in brakes and body structure, where it performs impressively better than the average, with defects in these areas being reduced by 71% and 81% respectively. Additionally, while tyre wear is a common concern, the Alphard has fewer issues related to steering and visibility compared to its peers. The defect rates also indicate that vehicles with higher mileages tend to show more issues, particularly in the 93,000 to 124,000 miles range.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 201 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 70.0% better
33.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 109.9 / 100 tests
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
- Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake hose ferrules: excessively corroded
Steering
▲ 51.3% better
7.7 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 15.8 / 100 tests
- A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
- Power steering fluid leaking or system malfunctioning
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: damaged or deteriorated
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Steering gear casing: retaining devices dangerously loose or relative movement to chassis/bodywork visible
Visibility
▲ 67.0% better
7.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 21.2 / 100 tests
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
- Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
- Windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured: but not adversely affecting driver’s view
- Wiper blade: defective
Lights & Electrics
▲ 27.7% better
49.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 68.9 / 100 tests
- An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
- Lamp: multiple light source up to a half not functioning
- Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
- Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
- The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 51.8% better
128.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 266.4 / 100 tests
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
- A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
- A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
Body/Structure
▲ 82.1% better
5.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 31.3 / 100 tests
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
- A body or cab: insecure
- A body panel or body component: damaged or corroded and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, or insecure
- Bumper: likely to become detached
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: severely deteriorated
Equipment
▲ 62.2% better
2.8 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 7.4 / 100 tests
- Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
- Seat belt buckle missing, damaged or not functioning as intended
- Audible warning:
Other
▲ 84.9% better
4.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 27.8 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
- Emissions levels exceed the manufacturer’s specified limits
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 43
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 41
A suspension joint dust cover: severely deteriorated
MINOR
Occurrences: 24
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 21
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 19
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
Headlamp reflector or lens: slightly defective
MINOR
Occurrences: 10
A stub axle swivel pin and/or bush: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 9
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 8
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 12
An obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 9
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A tyre: with a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
FAIL
Occurrences: 5
A shock absorber damaged … or showing signs of severe leakage
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Front or rear fog lamp switch:
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Wiper blade: missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 4
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 3