Toyota Avensis vs Toyota Estimer: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Avensis
75%
MOT pass rate · 274,130 vehicles
Toyota Estimer
64%
MOT pass rate · 3 vehicles
Verdict: On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Estimer (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Avensis | Toyota Estimer |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% ✓ | 64% |
| MOT failure rate | 25% ✓ | 36% |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.6 ✓ | 2.0 |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% | 0% ✓ |
| Average mileage | 137,634 mi | 180,228 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 274,130 | 3 |
Most common faults
Toyota Avensis
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Toyota Estimer
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate the Toyota Avensis (75%) and Toyota Estimer (64%) are very close — weigh the individual measures below, and remember condition depends on age, mileage and upkeep.
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Pass rates are computed over completed (pass/fail) MOT tests. Reliability also depends on age, mileage and upkeep — see each model's page for the full picture.