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2022 Toyota Proace: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2022 Toyota Proaces, from 3,198 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

3,198MOT tests in 2025

76%pass first time (all 2022 cars: 89%)

13,100typical miles a year

19×the usual rate for number plate lights

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2022 Toyota Proaces than on all cars registered in 2022.

Number plate lights19× usual

Toyota Proace
9.5% All 2022 cars
0.5%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.6%, against 0.2% of all 2022 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 discs2.6× usual

Toyota Proace
11.9% All 2022 cars
4.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 1.1%, against 0.2% of all 2022 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.
Brake pads2.4× usual

Toyota Proace
11.1% All 2022 cars
4.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 2.4%, against 0.8% of all 2022 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.
Wipers2.9× usual

Toyota Proace
7.8% All 2022 cars
2.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 5.1%, against 1.6% of all 2022 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.
Drive shaft (CV) joints11.7× usual

Toyota Proace
3.5% All 2022 cars
0.3%

Failed outright at MOT: 0.9%, against 0.1% of all 2022 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£350 our estimate

At the viewing: Drive slowly on full steering lock in both directions and listen for clicking. Look for split rubber boots behind the front wheels.

By area

The share of 2022 Toyota Proace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Tyres

24% 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.
Brakes

19% 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.
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

13% 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

4% 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
2021	2,053	Brakes 23%
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 2022 Toyota Proaces registered in 2022. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score