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J179 SDV

2005 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

220,120 mi
Last recorded220,120 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ179 SDV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 220,120 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bonnet stay missing

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jan 2014 213,320 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nsr tyre perished in tread

vehicle smoked slightly when engine was cold

Fail 9 Jan 2014 213,320 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both wiper blades split

nsr tyre perished in tread

Pass 18 Aug 2012 206,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2011 199,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsr tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 10 Sep 2011 19,894 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

nsr tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 21 Aug 2010 190,285 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 21 Aug 2010 190,279 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 22 Aug 2009 181,260 miles

Oil leak

os wiper blade split

osf and nsf tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 8 Sep 2008 171,470 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2008 171,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nsr indictor lens has small hole in glass

Pass 4 Sep 2007 160,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps have slightly poor beam image also slightly dim

nsf osf shock absorber shafts have corrosion at top beyond normal expected travel

nsr indicator lens has small hole in it

Fail 4 Sep 2007 160,163 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

both headlamps have slightly poor beam image also slightly dim

nsf and osf shock absorber shafts have corrosion at top beyond nrmal expected travel

nsr indicator lens has small hole in it

Pass 13 Sep 2006 14,585 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamps both sides have vauge beam pattern

Fail 12 Sep 2006 14,583 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamp beam patternquite vauge both sides

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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J179 SDV is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J179 SDV, 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.

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J179 SDV is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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