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BU08 TBZ

2008 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,744 mi
Last recorded189,744 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 TBZ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 6 Dec 2025 189,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 184,421 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 179,210 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SUB FRAME AXLE BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn SUB FRAME AXLE BUSH (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 176,744 miles

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 174,889 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 174,165 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 173,145 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 171,785 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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BU08 TBZ is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 98,740 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BU08 TBZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 18 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU08 TBZ registered?

BU08 TBZ is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 April 2008.

Is BU08 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 TBZ shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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