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L554 SUM

2003 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,589 mi
Last recorded180,589 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL554 SUM
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 180,589 miles

front discs worn

offside front Tyre worn inner edge

offside rear Tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Aug 2017 173,219 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 173,209 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S & O/S (3.6.B.4d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 168,812 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 10 Aug 2016 168,807 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt installation causes a three point belt lap section to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (5.3.1u)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2015 164,668 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 164,668 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 160,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 152,176 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 144,490 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 130,850 miles

n/s/headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

n/s/r + o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2010 130,844 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/headlamp beam image slightly deteriorated

n/s/r + o/s/r shock absorber lower bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2009 118,425 miles

offside rear tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Jun 2008 106,789 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 106,780 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 95,492 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 82,595 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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L554 SUM is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L554 SUM, 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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L554 SUM is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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