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K430 JAR

2003 Toyota Estima

Yellow Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,914 mi
Last recorded140,914 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 JAR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 140,914 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 130,812 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side front slight bind

Fail 8 Oct 2012 130,812 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

near side front slight bind

Pass 11 Sep 2011 115,613 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 115,613 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 110,001 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 110,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 105,910 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 105,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,169 miles

O/S/F tyre sidewall starting to perish

engine undershield broken and hanging low

Pass 3 Oct 2007 96,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 91,920 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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K430 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Yellow with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K430 JAR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K430 JAR registered?

K430 JAR is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is K430 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K430 JAR shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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