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FJ12 VHZ

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,559 mi
Last recorded115,559 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VHZ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 115,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 107,638 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 102,151 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 98,178 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 98,178 miles

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

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

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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FJ12 VHZ is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,360cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FJ12 VHZ, 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 FJ12 VHZ registered?

FJ12 VHZ is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 5 June 2012.

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