Toyota Corolla vs Toyota Esquire: reliability comparison
MOT pass rates, common faults and mileage compared from real UK MOT data.
Toyota Corolla
75%
MOT pass rate · 392,209 vehicles
Toyota Esquire
94%
MOT pass rate · 380 vehicles
More reliable
Verdict: On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Esquire is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
Head to head
| Measure | Toyota Corolla | Toyota Esquire |
|---|---|---|
| MOT pass rate | 75% | 94% ✓ |
| MOT failure rate | 25% | 6% ✓ |
| Faults & advisories per test | 1.7 | 0.3 ✓ |
| Dangerous-fault share | 1% ✓ | 4% |
| Average mileage | 111,428 mi | 60,078 mi |
| Sample size (vehicles) | 392,209 | 380 |
Most common faults
Toyota Corolla
- 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)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Toyota Esquire
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Reliability FAQ
On MOT pass rate, the Toyota Esquire is the more reliable of the two — 94% pass first time versus 75%. It's one signal among several; check the full breakdown below.
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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.