2023 Toyota Proace diesel: common problems and MOT failures
What MOT testers find on the diesel Toyota Proace first registered in 2023 (diesel cars only): we looked at the 217 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.
Small sample: there were only 217 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.
Common 2023 Toyota Proace diesel MOT failures and advisories
The share of 2023 Toyota Proace diesel MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.
- 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.
- Tyres12% 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 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 mirrors5% 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 leaks4% 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.
Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Toyota Proace diesel
Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.
- Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?
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Other years
Every year of the Toyota Proace compared
| Year | MOT tests | Most flagged |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2025 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2024 | – | Too new for MOT data |
| 2022 | 3,923 | Tyres 23% |
| 2021 | 5,333 | Tyres 23% |
| 2020 | 5,251 | Tyres 24% |
| 2019 | 5,530 | Tyres 24% |
| 2018 | 6,052 | Tyres 25% |
| 2017 | 4,829 | Lights and electrics 26% |
| 2016 | 1,759 | Lights and electrics 34% |
| 2015 | 3,235 | Lights and electrics 41% |
| 2014 | 2,378 | Lights and electrics 42% |
| 2013 | 640 | Lights and electrics 40% |
Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Toyota Proace cars first registered in 2023. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score