Toyota Esquire Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Esquire reliable? We analysed 693 real MOT tests across 324 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Esquire is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Esquire.
Toyota Esquire Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Esquire. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Esquire MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Esquire to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Esquire Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Toyota Esquire models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Toyota Esquire Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Esquire owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Esquire MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Esquire year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 91 | 96.7% | 32,039 | 41,219 | 58,151 |
| 2018 | 155 | 94.2% | 32,626 | 40,230 | 49,283 |
| 2017 | 141 | 97.9% | 41,353 | 52,319 | 64,311 |
| 2016 | 67 | 94.0% | 51,260 | 62,219 | 80,944 |
| 2015 | 131 | 90.8% | 54,216 | 65,739 | 90,366 |
How Long Does a Toyota Esquire Last?
Based on 324 Toyota Esquire vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Esquire Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Esquire MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Toyota Esquire
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
97.9% MOT pass rate from 141 tests
90.8% MOT pass rate from 131 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Esquire is 2017, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.9% across 141 tests. The 2015 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.8% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Esquire Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Esquire THIS CAR | 94.2% | 693 | 51,200 mi | 11 yrs |
| Toyota Yaris | 77.7% | 9,038,234 | 54,896 mi | 27 yrs |
| Toyota Corolla | 75.4% | 4,239,724 | 75,409 mi | 36 yrs |
| Toyota Avensis | 75% | 3,497,866 | 89,776 mi | 28 yrs |
| Mercedes-benz Cla 200 AMG Ln Prem + Ngt ED A | 90.2% | 471 | 23,199 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Esquire outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota EsquireShould you buy a used Toyota Esquire?
The Toyota Esquire has an overall MOT pass rate of 94.2% across 693 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Toyota Esquire with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Toyota Esquire owner drives around 12,823 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Toyota Esquire models stay on UK roads for around 11 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.