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KJ53 BFU

2014 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

98,808 mi
Last recorded98,808 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Toyota Estima84,470 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 BFU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 98,808 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 98,808 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2024 98,508 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 97,508 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 97,508 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 96,305 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 94,715 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 94,715 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 91,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 88,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,320 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 83,320 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 79,532 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 68,449 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 68,449 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 59,802 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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KJ53 BFU is a 2014 Toyota Estima in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2014 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 84,470 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 KJ53 BFU, 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 12 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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KJ53 BFU is a 2014 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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