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BU54 XLP

2004 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

150,560 mi
Last recorded150,560 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 XLP
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 150,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2025 146,951 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all x 4 .... (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Feb 2025 146,949 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s+o/s front (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective n/s+o/s front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working n/s+o/s front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s+o/s front wishbones inner rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 146,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 144,156 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 141,193 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn nearside and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 136,056 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,561 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 128,561 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,474 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 118,189 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 118,189 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 111,307 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 111,307 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 104,689 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

steering rack mount bushes slight play

Pass 29 Apr 2013 88,888 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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BU54 XLP is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 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 BU54 XLP, 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 22 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 BU54 XLP registered?

BU54 XLP is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is BU54 XLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU54 XLP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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