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HT12 MDZ

2012 Toyota Estima

Black Lpg 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

482,279 mi
Last recorded482,279 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT12 MDZ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 482,279 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 482,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect very poor beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective clouded slightly (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 457,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated within pleats (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Feb 2025 457,163 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated within pleats (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Aug 2024 439,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) immediate rectification advised - inner tie rod joint worn ()

Nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering lower U.J worn

Fail 8 Aug 2024 439,080 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut within treads exposes cords when opened (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) immediate rectification advised - inner tie rod joint worn ()

Nearside headlamp light intensity reduced

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split slightly between pleats (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

steering lower U.J worn

Pass 22 Feb 2024 424,739 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 409,918 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside headlamp light intensity reduced

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 366,511 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 366,473 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 330,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s ()

Fail 25 Aug 2022 330,139 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both n/s and o/s ()

Pass 24 Feb 2022 297,757 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 297,690 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 - marked with chalk (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in glass (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 275,277 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 195,234 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 182,020 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 176,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 170,216 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 165,109 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 149,752 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 121,500 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 104,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 81,969 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 81,278 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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HT12 MDZ is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,400cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HT12 MDZ, 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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HT12 MDZ is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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