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HC53 HCA

2003 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,379 mi
Last recorded151,379 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHC53 HCA
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 151,379 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2025 151,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 150,756 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe forward bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 150,743 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe forward bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 145,585 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front headlamps lens deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe forward bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arms rear bushes small splits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 139,283 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn very close to legal limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 134,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arms rear bushes slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 129,921 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 129,861 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tread ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,128 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2018 115,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 104,458 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 97,053 miles

Front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Fail 22 Jun 2015 97,052 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres worn close to legal limits and carcasses deteriorated

Front brake pads worn beyond service limits

Front suspension arm bushes starting to perish

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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HC53 HCA is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 129,758 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 HC53 HCA, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HC53 HCA registered?

HC53 HCA is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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