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L790 HKO

2003 Toyota Estima

Red Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,123 mi
Last recorded200,123 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL790 HKO
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2014 200,123 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 21 Jun 2014 204,498 miles

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

O/S/R Tyre has 2 nails in it

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

N/S/RTyre has a very worn inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2013 184,382 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

knocking noise noticed from o\s\f.possible shock absorber worn.

Fail 14 Jun 2013 184,313 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

knocking noise noticed from o\s\f.possible shock absorber worn.

Fail 5 Jun 2013 183,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside headlamp beam image poor

offside seat belt frayed

part of centre stop lamp not working

play in front prop shaft bearing

spare wheel poorly secured

Pass 7 Jun 2012 156,804 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 140,631 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 131,858 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 129,669 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 129,600 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 125,439 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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L790 HKO is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Red with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 L790 HKO, 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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L790 HKO is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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