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FM55 MLJ

2005 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,512 mi
Last recorded229,512 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM55 MLJ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 1 Oct 2025 229,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 214,666 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 197,696 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Front bushes. Both N/S and O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 185,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 169,686 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 162,260 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 146,370 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 127,807 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 107,827 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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FM55 MLJ is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 118,713 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM55 MLJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FM55 MLJ registered?

FM55 MLJ is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 December 2005.

Is FM55 MLJ safe to buy?

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