MOT reliability
Toyota Estime
9 vehicles · 70 completed MOT tests analysed
64%
MOT pass rate
Based on 9 Toyota Estime vehicles and 70 completed MOT tests, the Toyota Estime has an overall 64% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 124,613 miles.
9
Vehicles
70
MOT tests
8,515
Avg miles / year
2.1
Faults per test
1%
Dangerous-fault share
Toyota Estime problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Toyota Estime MOT tests:
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Other79%
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Emissions & nuisance13%
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Lamps & electrical8%
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Tyres, wheels & suspension7%
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Steering5%
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Brakes4%
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Visibility3%
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Body & structure1%
Toyota Estime pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 50% |
| 2 | 7 | 71% |
| 3 | 8 | 50% |
| 4 | 2 | 50% |
| 5 | 3 | 67% |
| 6 | 3 | 67% |
| 7 | 2 | 50% |
| 8 | 2 | 50% |
| 9 | 3 | 67% |
| 10 | 4 | 50% |
| 11 | 5 | 60% |
| 12 | 4 | 75% |
| 13 | 5 | 60% |
| 14 | 6 | 67% |
| 15 | 4 | 75% |
| 16 | 2 | 100% |
| 17 | 1 | 100% |
| 18 | 1 | 100% |
| 19 | 2 | 50% |
Fuel types: Diesel (7), Petrol (2)
Most common Toyota Estime MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Toyota Estime MOT tests:
- Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (4 times)
- Oil leak (4 times)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (4 times)
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) (4 times)
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i)) (4 times)
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (4 times)
- Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (3 times)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) (3 times)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b) (3 times)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1) (3 times)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (3 times)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (3 times)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) (3 times)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7) (2 times)
Toyota Estime pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 1 | 11 | 64% | 213,902 |
| 2010 | 1 | 23 | 57% | 89,009 |
| 2004 | 3 | 6 | 67% | 98,456 |
| 1997 | 1 | 13 | 62% | 145,289 |
| 1994 | 1 | 6 | 67% | 135,613 |
| 1992 | 2 | 11 | 82% | 121,169 |
Toyota Estime reliability FAQ
Across 9 Toyota Estime vehicles in our MOT data,
64% pass the MOT (a 36% failure rate), with about
2.1 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Toyota Estime MOT issues are:
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; Oil leak; Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b).
The typical Toyota Estime in our data has covered around
124,613 miles.
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