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2021 Toyota Proace: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2021 Toyota Proaces, from 2,053 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

2,053MOT tests in 2025

74%pass first time (all 2021 cars: 87%)

12,300typical miles a year

2.1×the usual rate for brake discs

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2021 Toyota Proaces than on all cars registered in 2021.

Brake discs2.1× usual

Toyota Proace
14.8% All 2021 cars
7.1%

Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.3% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £150–£350 our estimate

At the viewing: Look through the wheel at the brake disc: a deep lip at the edge or heavy scoring means they're worn. Feel for judder when braking.
Wipers3× usual

Toyota Proace
11.3% All 2021 cars
3.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 8.2%, against 2.4% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £15–£60 our estimate

At the viewing: Test the wipers and washers on every speed.
Number plate lights12.5× usual

Toyota Proace
7.5% All 2021 cars
0.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 3%, against 0.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
Brake pads1.9× usual

Toyota Proace
13.2% All 2021 cars
6.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 1.2% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £75–£175 (one axle) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for squealing or grinding when braking, and look through the wheel at how much pad is left.
Windscreen2.9× usual

Toyota Proace
5% All 2021 cars
1.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.4%, against 0.1% of all 2021 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£300 our estimate

At the viewing: Check for chips or cracks in the driver's view.

By area

The share of 2021 Toyota Proace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Brakes

23% of testsRough price £150–£350

At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
Tyres

23% of testsRough price £70–£150

At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Lights and electrics

18% of testsRough price £10–£80

At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Wipers, windscreen and mirrors

17% of testsRough price £15–£250

At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Driveshafts and joints

3% of testsRough price £60–£350

At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
Oil and fluid leaks

3% of testsRough price £80–£600

At the viewing: Look under the engine and on the ground where the car is usually parked for fresh oil or fluid.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2022	3,198	Tyres 24%
2020	1,670	Tyres 25%
2019	1,828	Tyres 23%
2018	1,963	Lights and electrics 26%
2017	1,572	Lights and electrics 30%
2016	567	Lights and electrics 36%
2015	1,045	Lights and electrics 43%
2014	765	Lights and electrics 42%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2021 Toyota Proaces registered in 2021. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score