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J778 MHC

2003 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

207,637 mi
Last recorded207,637 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ778 MHC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 207,637 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 204,156 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on o/s door step but not dangerus

Pass 10 Mar 2012 201,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 199,262 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 194,698 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 188,273 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 179,896 miles

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

dust cover split on offside front anti-roll bar link rod

incorrect shockabsorber fitted to offside rear

Pass 13 Nov 2006 167,318 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 157,619 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 157,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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J778 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J778 MHC, 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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J778 MHC is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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