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FJ12 VJM

2012 Toyota Estima

White Lpg 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

207,428 mi
Last recorded207,428 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 207,428 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Mar 2026 207,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended inaccessible. (7.1.2 (d))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Oct 2025 188,080 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 161,830 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2024 137,955 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2024 122,674 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2024 122,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction cleared code - lamp remains off during test (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 94,045 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 75,846 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 51,884 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 51,001 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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 VJM is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

FJ12 VJM is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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