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Toyota Alphard reliability by build year

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We've only got 557 MOT tests for Toyota Alphards built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Toyota Alphard built around 2018: fails its MOT more often than average

Toyota Alphards built around 2018 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the suspension on any car you view.

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Key figure

27% of MOT tests on Toyota Alphards built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Alphards built around 2018 involves the suspension.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Alphard's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Axles & Wheels

Worth checking

Inspect the axles & wheels carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Suspension springs

Worth checking

Check ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Fail rates have been steady over the last three years. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Alphard's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Alphard AH30 (3rd gen)

AH30 (3rd gen) (2015-2023)

Poor
HYBRID ELECTRICPETROL

26.6% fail rate, built around 2018 (7 years old)

Likely between 23.1% and 30.4%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 6 MOTs, 16.6%)

From 557 MOT tests at this ageView details →
A

ANH20 (2nd gen) (2008-2014)

Excellent
HYBRID ELECTRICPETROL

15.0% fail rate, built around 2013 (12 years old)

Likely between 10.5% and 20.9%

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 26.3%)

From 180 MOT tests at this ageView details →
A

ANH10 (1st gen) (2002-2007)

Excellent
HYBRID ELECTRICPETROL

22.7% fail rate, built around 2007 (18 years old)

Fails less often than the average car this age (about 3 in 10 MOTs, 31.3%)

From 1,994 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Toyota Alphard.

See every build year for the Toyota Alphard

Side-by-side

Toyota Alphard generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
AH30 (3rd gen) (2015-2023)
Poor
Poor26.6%likely between 23.1% and 30.4%built around 2018 (7 years old)from 557 MOT tests at this age
ANH20 (2nd gen) (2008-2014)
Excellent
Excellent15.0%likely between 10.5% and 20.9%built around 2013 (12 years old)from 180 MOT tests at this age
ANH10 (1st gen) (2002-2007)
Excellent
Excellent22.7%built around 2007 (18 years old)from 1,994 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Alphard, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Toyota Alphard fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Alphard ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
15520.6%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
63722.9%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
46622.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
41321.6%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
55726.6%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
48625.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
34923.2%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
28022.9%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
33013.9%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
40713.5%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
38818.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
43719.9%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
48617.7%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
72118.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
2,02321.0%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,99422.7%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
1,55022.8%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
1,24524.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
92626.0%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
39127.1%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 22 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Toyota Alphards

These issues come from 7-year-old Toyota Alphards, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelNot much data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    24.4%
    Advisory: 229Fail: 29 (11% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    22.1%
    Advisory: 175Fail: 16 (8% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Oil leak, but not excessive

    10.9%
    Advisory: 64Fail: 0 (0% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Swivel pin or bush slightly worn

    10.8%
    Advisory: 81Fail: 12 (13% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    10.4%
    Advisory: 63Fail: 10 (14% of the times it was found)

Based on 557 MOT tests on 7-year-old Toyota Alphards, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Toyota Alphards notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Lighting + Suspension31%
  2. Brakes + Suspension30%
  3. Brakes + Lighting26%
  4. Suspension + Tyres24%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 278 MOT tests on Toyota Alphard cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Toyota Alphard.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Toyota Alphard name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 26.6% for the Toyota Alphard, both built around 2018.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 26.6% for the Toyota Alphard, both built around 2018.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 26.6% for the Toyota Alphard, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Sharan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.9%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.0%, against 26.6% for the Toyota Alphard, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,091 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Alphard across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. It has the highest fail rate of the 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 557 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Alphard ever sold: 14,241 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 557 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.