Toyota Proace (2018)
2018 Toyota Proace
CarHunch analysed 2,515 real MOT records for the 2018 Toyota Proace. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Toyota Proace passes its MOT at 81.3%, marginally above the UK average, but a concerning 26.4% of these vans have suffered a dangerous defect at some point—well above the typical threshold—which suggests buyers should prioritise a thorough pre-purchase inspection. Diesel dominates the dataset entirely, with a 81.4% pass rate that mirrors the overall cohort performance.
At 62,000 miles median for a six-year-old van, these Proaces show reasonable usage patterns, yet they're accumulating 1.34 failures and 6.2 advisories on average, pointing to wear in non-critical areas. If you're considering one, check the service history meticulously and budget for routine maintenance, particularly around suspension and brake components where advisories tend to cluster in this age group.
What to check before buying a 2018 Toyota Proace
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.
- ⚠️ 26.4% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 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%) | 2,513 | 81.4% | 1.34 |
| Hybrid Electric (Clean) (0%) | 2 | 50% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Toyota Proace 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 2018 Toyota Proace vehicles fall between 45,479 and 83,091 miles.
2018 Toyota Proace — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 2,299 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Toyota Proace
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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36%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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31.9%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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31.7%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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30.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.1%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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24.5%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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19.4%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.2%
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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