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K491 JHE

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

88,702 mi
Last recorded88,702 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK491 JHE
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 88,702 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 88,116 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 87,503 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 86,722 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 86,208 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 86,208 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 85,495 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 84,313 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 83,204 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 82,634 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 81,818 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 80,836 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,639 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 77,835 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 77,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 75,682 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 73,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 72,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 70,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 68,677 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 68,677 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 67,262 miles

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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K491 JHE is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 K491 JHE, 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 K491 JHE registered?

K491 JHE is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is K491 JHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K491 JHE shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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