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BW12 FAU

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,085 mi
Last recorded122,085 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FAU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 122,085 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 122,029 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

gas cert needed (taxi fail)

Pass 1 Oct 2024 86,282 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 86,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

no gas safety cert (taxi fail)

Pass 12 Oct 2023 57,099 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front wipers (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 57,002 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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BW12 FAU is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 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 BW12 FAU, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BW12 FAU registered?

BW12 FAU is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BW12 FAU safe to buy?

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