Toyota Regius (2001)
2001 Toyota Regius
CarHunch analysed 101 real MOT records for the 2001 Toyota Regius. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2001 Toyota Regius passes its MOT at 82%, slightly above the UK average of 80%, but a quarter of these vehicles have recorded dangerous defects at some point—that's a genuine concern for safety-critical systems and worth investigating on any used example. With a median mileage of 105,587 miles for a 23-year-old van, these are moderate runners that have stayed in regular use, and the average 2.22 failures per test suggests structural or mechanical wear is creeping in rather than catastrophic.
The high advisory count of 12.7 per vehicle tells you that minor issues accumulate steadily—suspension compliance, corrosion, lighting, and trim niggles are typical for a van this age. Before buying, get a pre-purchase inspection that specifically covers the dangerous defect history (suspension, braking, steering) and budget for at least some remedial work on components flagged repeatedly.
What to check before buying a 2001 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.
- ⚠️ 25.7% 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 (93%) | 94 | 82.3% | 2.18 |
| Diesel (4%) | 4 | 77.8% | 2.75 |
| LPG (2%) | 2 | 70% | 4 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2001 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 2001 Toyota Regius vehicles fall between 77,985 and 121,942 miles.
2001 Toyota Regius — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 87 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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 — 2001 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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52.7%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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46.5%
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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37.2%
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
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29.5%
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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29.5%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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25.6%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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22.5%
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2001. Counts include advisories and failures.
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