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BU08 UCJ

2008 Toyota Estima

White Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,926 mi
Last recorded164,926 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UCJ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 164,926 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 164,489 miles

General corrosion underbody

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 157,218 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 128,066 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 115,300 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2020 104,303 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Sides Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 96,179 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 96,179 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2018 73,848 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 73,827 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,371 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 60,125 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 UCJ is a 2008 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UCJ, 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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What year was BU08 UCJ registered?

BU08 UCJ is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is BU08 UCJ safe to buy?

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