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FJ12 VJU

2012 Toyota Estima

White Lpg 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,756 mi
Last recorded156,756 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 VJU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 156,756 miles

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Fail 7 May 2026 156,748 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 140,395 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2025 140,393 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 106,392 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 106,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 82,958 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 74,879 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 74,859 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 74,008 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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FJ12 VJU is a 2012 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,360cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ12 VJU registered?

FJ12 VJU is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 August 2012.

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