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K448 MCL

2003 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

181,657 mi
Last recorded181,657 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK448 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 181,657 miles

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

lower reading on o/s handbrake

n/side front shock top mounting jerky in operation ??

Fail 21 Jun 2013 181,657 miles

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

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

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

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

lower reading on o/s handbrake

n/side front shock top mounting jerky in operation ??

Pass 18 May 2012 176,572 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2012 176,572 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2011 172,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 168,262 miles

bonnet stay missing

Fail 30 Jun 2010 168,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

bonnet stay missing

Pass 20 May 2009 160,638 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 160,601 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 153,881 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 153,881 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 142,190 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 131,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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K448 MCL is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K448 MCL, 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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K448 MCL is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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