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J171 RTT

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

225,956 mi
Last recorded225,956 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ171 RTT
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 225,956 miles

Both front tyres scrubbing inside edges

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 May 2025 222,312 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 218,186 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 23 May 2023 214,421 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 May 2023 214,261 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 210,646 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 May 2022 210,598 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boots (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2019 205,023 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2019 204,951 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front auxillary drive shaft bushes worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 201,801 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2017 198,173 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 May 2016 195,183 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 May 2015 191,776 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 188,899 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2013 184,555 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 184,438 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 178,764 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog lamp wiring close to exhaust system

slight oil seepage from steering rack boot areas ns and os

Fail 3 May 2012 178,640 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fog lamp wiring close to exhaust system

slight oil seepage from steering rack boot areas ns and os

Pass 12 May 2011 173,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2010 168,710 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2009 163,412 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 163,222 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 May 2008 158,760 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2008 158,760 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 May 2007 150,283 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 142,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J171 RTT is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 J171 RTT, 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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J171 RTT is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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