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L485 ADL

2005 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

194,319 mi
Last recorded194,319 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL485 ADL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 194,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at centre (offside) of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge l/h rear tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing r/h rear tyre splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2026 194,319 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at centre (offside) of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge l/h rear tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working r/h front sidelight not working, repaired (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing r/h rear tyre splitting in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2025 188,775 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at centre of exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing l/h rear tyre only just in legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight splitting on r/h rear tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 183,448 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLY DISTORTED AND DAMP INSIDE AND AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN, HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST SATISFACTORY

Fail 28 May 2024 183,448 miles

HEADLAMP LENSES SLIGHTLY DISTORTED AND DAMP INSIDE AND AFFECTING BEAM PATTERN, HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERN ONLY JUST SATISFACTORY

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 177,883 miles

Central Front play in front fan shaft joint

Fail 24 May 2023 177,883 miles

Central Front play in front fan shaft joint

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure r/h rear tyre worn out but replaced during test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2022 173,173 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 172,904 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 172,078 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 169,819 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 167,757 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 163,683 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 155,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 144,668 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 134,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 123,550 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION CREAKING

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 May 2009 123,550 miles

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP WORN

FRONT SUSPENSION CREAKING

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2008 114,931 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 114,931 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2007 101,948 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 99,918 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 88,581 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 88,467 miles

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

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

both headlamp beam patterns poor

steering rack weeping

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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L485 ADL is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 118,713 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 L485 ADL, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L485 ADL is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 7 May 2005.

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