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J278 SDH

2003 Toyota Estima

White Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,992 mi
Last recorded96,992 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2006
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ278 SDH
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2006 96,992 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 96,656 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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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J278 SDH is a 2003 Toyota Estima in White with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J278 SDH, 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 J278 SDH registered?

J278 SDH is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is J278 SDH safe to buy?

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