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ET03 VJZ

2008 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2160cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,537 mi
Last recorded127,537 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Toyota Estima98,740 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET03 VJZ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,160cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 127,537 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

front suspension bushes worn

headlamp beam patterns weak

high level stop lamp not working

rear axle bushes worn

various under body corrosion

Fail 1 Dec 2022 127,537 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

exhaust corroded and blowing

front suspension bushes worn

headlamp beam patterns weak

high level stop lamp not working

rear axle bushes worn

various under body corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2021 122,956 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust corroded

front suspension bushes worn

headlamp beam patterns weak

high level stop lamp not working

rear axle bushes worn

rear coil spring corroded

slight under body corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2020 120,543 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak, on the legal limit!!!

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

High level stop light not working

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))

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

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

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

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

Slight under body corrosion

Fail 30 Nov 2020 120,543 miles

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

Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (4.5.4 (a))

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

Both headlamp beam patterns weak, on the legal limit!!!

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

High level stop light not working

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))

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

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

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

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

Slight under body corrosion

Pass 29 May 2019 113,725 miles

Both headlamp beam patterns weak (on legal limit!)

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

High level stop light not working

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 106,607 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

head lamp beam patterns weak

tyres getting low

Pass 5 Jun 2017 99,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust slightly corroded

headlamp beam patterns weak

oil level on minimum

Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,522 miles

headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 3 Jun 2016 93,522 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 26 May 2015 87,972 miles

exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 May 2014 81,811 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 81,811 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 76,844 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 70,454 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 May 2012 70,454 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 63,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,215 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 55,215 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 48,852 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 48,852 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,199 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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ET03 VJZ is a 2008 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,160cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ET03 VJZ, 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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ET03 VJZ is a 2008 Toyota Estima, first registered on 28 January 2008.

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