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J243 MDL

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

158,590 mi
Last recorded158,590 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ243 MDL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 158,590 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 158,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 145,766 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 145,765 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,184 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 131,140 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 116,982 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2005 100,566 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 100,338 miles

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

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

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

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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J243 MDL is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 J243 MDL, 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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J243 MDL is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is J243 MDL safe to buy?

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