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L524 SWR

2005 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

316,560 mi
Last recorded316,560 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 SWR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 316,560 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 299,092 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 279,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 279,306 miles

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 263,469 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 243,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 222,879 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 222,879 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 205,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 205,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 184,140 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 164,541 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 164,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 147,908 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 134,062 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 134,062 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 128,655 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 128,433 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 21 Sep 2010 122,872 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 122,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,813 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 105,850 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 95,464 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 95,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 84,891 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 84,891 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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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L524 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 L524 SWR, 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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What year was L524 SWR registered?

L524 SWR is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is L524 SWR safe to buy?

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