MOT reliability
Toyota Esteema
11 vehicles · 109 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate
Based on 11 Toyota Esteema vehicles and 109 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Esteema has an overall 71% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 137,133 miles.
11
Vehicles
109
MOT tests
7,023
Avg miles / year
2.2
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Esteema problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Esteema MOT tests:
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Other87%
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Steering8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension5%
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Emissions & nuisance4%
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Brakes4%
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Lamps & electrical3%
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Seatbelts & equipment2%
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Visibility2%
Toyota Esteema pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 75% |
| 2 | 6 | 67% |
| 3 | 9 | 56% |
| 4 | 7 | 57% |
| 5 | 5 | 60% |
| 6 | 6 | 83% |
| 7 | 5 | 80% |
| 8 | 3 | 100% |
| 9 | 5 | 100% |
| 10 | 5 | 80% |
| 11 | 6 | 83% |
| 12 | 9 | 67% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 9 | 67% |
| 15 | 9 | 56% |
| 16 | 7 | 71% |
| 17 | 3 | 67% |
| 18 | 4 | 75% |
Fuel types: Diesel (9), Petrol (2)
Most common Toyota Esteema MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Esteema MOT tests:
- Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a) (6 times)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (6 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (5 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) (4 times)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (4 times)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) (4 times)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2) (4 times)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c) (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (3 times)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (3 times)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) (3 times)
Toyota Esteema pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 1 | 16 | 69% | 110,590 |
| 2006 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 157,197 |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | 92% | 182,534 |
| 2004 | 1 | 10 | 80% | 62,813 |
| 2003 | 1 | 6 | 50% | 159,051 |
| 2000 | 1 | 18 | 61% | 121,909 |
| 1998 | 1 | 12 | 67% | 143,547 |
| 1994 | 1 | 7 | 100% | 137,053 |
| 1992 | 3 | 14 | 64% | 144,590 |
Toyota Esteema reliability FAQ
Across 11 Toyota Esteema vehicles in our MOT data,
71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about
2.2 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Esteema MOT issues are:
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a); Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1); Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1).
The typical Toyota Esteema in our data has covered around
137,133 miles.
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