Toyota Estima Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Toyota Estima reliable? We analysed 210,672 real MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles to find out.
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The Toyota Estima is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, fog lamp not working and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Toyota Estima.
Toyota Estima Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Toyota Estima. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Toyota Estima MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Toyota Estima to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Toyota Estima Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Toyota Estima fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Toyota Estima Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Toyota Estima owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Toyota Estima MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Toyota Estima year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 96 | 84.4% | 71,782 | 83,914 | 108,207 |
| 2022 | 239 | 84.5% | 65,346 | 77,701 | 93,538 |
| 2021 | 2,556 | 80.7% | 75,704 | 93,555 | 120,122 |
| 2020 | 4,281 | 79.4% | 75,496 | 95,918 | 127,437 |
| 2019 | 5,801 | 82.3% | 71,951 | 95,210 | 127,304 |
| 2018 | 5,122 | 80.9% | 69,308 | 99,404 | 133,924 |
| 2017 | 6,749 | 80.9% | 65,720 | 93,758 | 131,154 |
| 2016 | 8,927 | 79.8% | 67,922 | 97,032 | 133,342 |
| 2015 | 6,942 | 79.8% | 66,238 | 95,163 | 129,468 |
| 2014 | 7,903 | 81.7% | 62,158 | 84,470 | 119,541 |
| 2013 | 9,377 | 82.4% | 63,508 | 82,550 | 114,579 |
| 2012 | 9,511 | 83.2% | 66,902 | 83,853 | 108,858 |
| 2011 | 8,236 | 80.8% | 71,750 | 88,846 | 119,388 |
| 2010 | 11,327 | 80.2% | 72,403 | 90,298 | 120,087 |
| 2009 | 11,074 | 80.7% | 74,904 | 92,774 | 121,192 |
| 2008 | 12,554 | 77.9% | 77,022 | 98,740 | 133,064 |
| 2007 | 13,374 | 75.0% | 79,088 | 103,096 | 137,300 |
| 2006 | 13,128 | 75.2% | 80,758 | 108,450 | 143,595 |
| 2005 | 8,984 | 68.6% | 88,589 | 118,713 | 154,321 |
| 2004 | 9,862 | 69.3% | 94,560 | 127,720 | 162,111 |
How Long Does a Toyota Estima Last?
Based on 28,466 Toyota Estima vehicles on UK roads.
Toyota Estima Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Toyota Estima 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 Estima
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
84.5% MOT pass rate from 239 tests
59.7% MOT pass rate from 129 tests
The best year to buy a used Toyota Estima is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 84.5% across 239 tests. The 1991 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.7% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Toyota Estima Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota Estima THIS CAR | 75.6% | 210,672 | 105,044 mi | 34 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 |
| Citroen C4 Cactus | 80.3% | 150,634 | 38,287 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Toyota Yaris (77.7% pass rate) and the Toyota Corolla (75.4% pass rate), the Toyota Estima sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Toyota EstimaShould you buy a used Toyota Estima?
The Toyota Estima has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.6% across 210,672 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Toyota Estima are tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4,826 recorded failures), fog lamp not working (4,768), and windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (4,765). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Toyota Estima owner drives around 7,341 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 Estima models stay on UK roads for around 34 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. 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.