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BU08 UCF

2008 Toyota Estima

Silver Hybrid electric (clean) 2360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,776 mi
Last recorded138,776 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UCF
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 138,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2023 137,174 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2023 137,174 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 136,233 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2022 136,233 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 136,234 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 126,217 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 118,750 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 118,750 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 110,385 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 110,385 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 99,269 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear differential bush is slightly deteriating

Fail 16 Aug 2018 99,267 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear wishbone bushes have slight cracks/weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear differential bush has slight cracks/weak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 90,988 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn low to 2mm

Pass 6 Jul 2017 79,822 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 79,814 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

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 UCF is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,360cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCF, 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.

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BU08 UCF is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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