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K481 RCR

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

207,690 mi
Last recorded207,690 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK481 RCR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 207,690 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Feb 2011 207,690 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 207,517 miles

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Fail 21 Jan 2010 207,517 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlamp beam patterns weak

Pass 18 Jun 2008 202,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake effiency low

headlamp patterns poor

slight play in n/s of rack

slight play in o/s/f roll bar inner bush

Fail 18 Jun 2008 202,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

hand brake effiency low

headlamp patterns poor

slight play in n/s of rack

slight play in o/s/f roll bar inner bush

Pass 12 Jun 2007 171,961 miles

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both headlamp patterns weak.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 149,182 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 149,182 miles

Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both beam patterns weak.

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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K481 RCR is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc 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 K481 RCR, 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 K481 RCR registered?

K481 RCR is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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