2023 Toyota Proace: common problems and what to check
What gets flagged at MOT on 2023 Toyota Proaces, from 177 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: only 177 of these were MOT tested in 2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
What gets flagged at MOT
The share of 2023 Toyota Proace MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- Tyres15% 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.
- Brakes12% 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 electrics10% 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 mirrors3% of testsRough price £15–£250
At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
- Oil and fluid leaks3% 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.
- Driveshafts and joints2% of testsRough price £60–£350
At the viewing: On full steering lock, drive slowly and listen for clicking from the front wheels.
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Other years
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3,715 | Tyres 24% |
| 2021 | 2,645 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 1,714 | Tyres 26% |
| 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% |
| 2013 | 206 | Lights and electrics 41% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2023 Toyota Proaces registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score