Toyota Hilux Active D 4d 4WD S/c (2021)
2021 Toyota Hilux Active D 4d 4WD S/c
CarHunch analysed 447 real MOT records for the 2021 Toyota Hilux Active D 4d 4WD S/c. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2021 Toyota Hilux Active D-4D is a solid performer, with an 85.7% first-time pass rate that comfortably beats the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting just 6.3% of vehicles. Diesel is the only option here, and it's delivering that reliability consistently across the 447 vehicles analysed.
At just under 30,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old truck, these are relatively lightly used examples, which explains the low failure rate of 0.4 per vehicle and modest 1.3 advisories on average. If you're shopping for one, check the service history carefully and budget for routine maintenance items flagged as advisories, but overall this is a dependable workhorse that passes MOT without drama.
What to check before buying a 2021 Toyota Hilux Active D 4d 4WD S/c
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (100%) | 446 | 85.7% | 0.4 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2021 Toyota Hilux Active D 4d 4WD S/c vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2021 Toyota Hilux Active D 4d 4WD S/c vehicles fall between 19,601 and 50,154 miles.
MOT History Averages
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