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K535 MCL

2003 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

200,966 mi
Last recorded200,966 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK535 MCL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 200,966 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2017 200,719 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 19 Sep 2016 188,328 miles

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 13 Sep 2016 188,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 17 Sep 2015 178,595 miles

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Fail 16 Sep 2015 178,592 miles

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

Nearside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

under vehicle and brake pipes surface corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2014 165,142 miles

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 11 Aug 2014 165,141 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 19 Sep 2013 164,838 miles

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 164,795 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2012 162,558 miles

Oil leak

engine oil light on

rear brake brakes slightly corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2012 16,251 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Oil leak

engine oil light on

rear brake brakes slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,952 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 15,941 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 155,521 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 155,270 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 151,180 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2008 138,699 miles

Headlamp beam patterns just visible.

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 138,699 miles

Headlamp beam patterns just visible.

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2007 127,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 127,217 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but light output not severely reduced (1.2.4b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 112,161 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 112,068 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2005 99,238 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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K535 MCL is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 K535 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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K535 MCL is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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