Toyota Regius (2000)
2000 Toyota Regius
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2000 Toyota Regius. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2000 Toyota Regius passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.1%, but nearly 3 in 10 vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point—well above acceptable—which is a genuine buyer concern. Petrol and diesel comparisons aren't available for this model, so you're looking at the overall picture: solid baseline reliability that's let down by a troubling safety defect history.
At nearly 102,000 miles on average, these vehicles are carrying typical mileage for a 24-year-old MPV, and the 2.34 failures per test suggest wear items and component degradation are routine rather than catastrophic. The high advisory count of 14.2 per vehicle indicates these Regius models tend to accumulate minor issues over time, so budget for preventative maintenance and have any potential purchase thoroughly inspected by a specialist familiar with this generation—the dangerous defect rate makes skipping that step a mistake.
What to check before buying a 2000 Toyota Regius
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.
- ⚠️ 28.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (87%) | 96 | 82.7% | 2.04 |
| Diesel (10%) | 11 | 78.7% | 4.36 |
| LPG (3%) | 3 | 75.8% | 4.33 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2000 Toyota Regius 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 2000 Toyota Regius vehicles fall between 72,817 and 114,570 miles.
2000 Toyota Regius — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 89 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 93% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2000 Toyota Regius
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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38.8%
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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36.1%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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35%
Oil leak, but not excessive
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33.8%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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28.1%
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded
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28.1%
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
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27.8%
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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22.4%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2000. Counts include advisories and failures.
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