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L79 YEY

2005 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,998 mi
Last recorded184,998 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL79 YEY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2012 184,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 184,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 12,219 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 17,803 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

bad oil leak advise to have it done.........

Pass 1 Sep 2010 173,268 miles

ns outer center row seat removed

Fail 1 Sep 2010 173,263 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 126,788 miles

Imported vehicle fitted with smaller number plates & digits.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 162,784 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Imported vehicle fitted with smaller number plates & digits.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 151,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 151,274 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 138,958 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 138,958 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

1 . engine oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2006 130,395 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 120,280 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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L79 YEY is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L79 YEY, 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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L79 YEY is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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