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FN12 BZU

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Hybrid electric (clean) 2366cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

146,953 mi
Last recorded146,953 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 BZU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,366cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Mar 2026 146,953 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2025 135,207 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2023 123,747 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 114,444 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,453 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,026 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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FN12 BZU is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,366cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 FN12 BZU, 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 FN12 BZU registered?

FN12 BZU is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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