Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) (2016-present) reliability
Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) built around 2018: more fails still not passed 3 days later
Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) models built around 2018 fail an MOT and still haven’t passed 3 days later more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.
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Key figure
5.0% of MOT tests on Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) models built around 2018 failed and still hadn’t passed 3 days later. For similar cars the same age, it was 2.7%.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) models built around 2018 involves the tyres.
Based on 48,073 tests of Hilux models registered 2016+.
About 1 in 7 diesel Hilux cars registered in 2022 (15.1%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 6,110 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 20 Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) MOTs (5%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2018 (7 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 6,632 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 25 Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) MOTs (4.1%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2018 (7 years old).
Based on 6,632 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
Mk8 (AN120/AN130) fail rate by age
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 9 years old.
How the Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) compares
At each age below, see how the Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 131,775 tests across 15 Toyota models, built around 2018 (7 years old).
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.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Suspension springs
Worth checkingCheck ride height is even side-to-side and look for cracked or rusted coils.
Shock absorbers
Worth checkingBounce-test each corner; check for oily streaks down the strut bodies.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other pickups to compare
Other pickups, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130).
- 1
Mitsubishi L200
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 17.2%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.7%
- Dangerous
- 4.6%
Lower fail rate: 17.2%, against 19.2% for the Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130), both built around 2018.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
9,845 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 2
Isuzu D-Max
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 22.6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 6.4%
- Dangerous
- 4.3%
No clear edge over the Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) on these figures.
5,626 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 3
Volkswagen Amarok
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 17.6%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 5%
- Dangerous
- 5.9%
No clear edge over the Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
3,173 MOT tests on cars built around 2018
- 4
Nissan Navara
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 23.8%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 7%
- Dangerous
- 4.6%
No clear edge over the Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) on these figures.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
11,008 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.
Recall context
29 recalls in all4 of the 29 Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) recalls cover cars built in these years.
- 4 recalls
Top concerns
- On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period
- The strength of the brake booster piston could degrade
- Wheel hub and nut loose on Hilux
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
What has gone wrong on Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) cars built around 2018
The share of diesel cars that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Based on 494 cars.
How Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) cars have aged
How Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) cars have aged
How fail rates have changed as these cars got older. Each line follows cars first registered in about the same year across several years of MOT data. Not a prediction for any one car.
Some lines cover only a year or two, so read this as a rough guide.
How each part holds up as Mk8 (AN120/AN130) cars age
How each part holds up as Mk8 (AN120/AN130) cars age
The share of diesel cars built 2017-2020 that have ever failed an MOT on each part of the car. Rates usually rise with age, but can dip slightly as cars leave the road.
| Part of the car | 5 years | 6 years | 7 years | 8 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 5% | 7% | 9% | 13% |
| Brakes | 17% | 20% | 20% | 22% |
| Emissions | 5% | 3% | 2% | 4% |
| Tyres | 6% | 8% | 9% | 12% |
| Lighting | 15% | 16% | 17% | 17% |
| Drivetrain | 1% | No figure | No figure | 1% |
| Bodywork | No figure | No figure | No figure | 1% |
| Steering | No figure | 1% | 1% | 3% |
| Corrosion | 1% | 2% | 4% | 5% |
Based on diesel cars in the 2017-2020 build-year band, from 423 to 521 cars at each age.
Mk8 (AN120/AN130) variants compared
Most common issues on Toyota Hiluxes of this age
This list covers every Toyota Hilux built around 2018, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk8 (AN120/AN130) on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 113.1%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 29.7%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 34.3%Advisory
Oil leak, but not excessive
- 44.0%Advisory
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil
- 53.8%Advisory
Coil spring corroded
Based on 6,632 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Hilux Mk8 (AN120/AN130) (2016-present) fails MOTs slightly more often than typical for this age. This is based on 6,632 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.