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BU08 UEJ

2008 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

216,773 mi
Last recorded216,773 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU08 UEJ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 216,773 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 208,683 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 199,026 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 187,454 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2023 187,454 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 175,861 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 168,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 137,554 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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 UEJ is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,495cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UEJ, 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 UEJ registered?

BU08 UEJ is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 May 2008.

Is BU08 UEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU08 UEJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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