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L97 GTX

2004 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

195,216 mi
Last recorded195,216 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL97 GTX
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 195,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 195,216 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 184,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 170,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 158,245 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 149,656 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 149,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 147,420 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 147,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 145,734 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 144,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both headlight lens deteriated

Pass 13 Mar 2015 142,271 miles

headlight lens deteriated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 140,436 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

both headlight lens slightly discoloured

underside in a state of corrosion

Pass 14 Aug 2012 138,212 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished badly but not exposing cord

front brake discs rusty

front brake pads in poor condition

slight play in steering column adjuster

Fail 20 Jul 2012 138,212 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

battery insecure

both rear tyres perished badly but not exposing cord

front brake discs rusty

front pads in poor condition

slight play in steering column adjuster

Pass 8 Apr 2011 137,078 miles

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

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

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

n/s/r tyre has cracking of the sidewalls

o/s/r tyre has cracking of the sidewalls

Pass 14 Sep 2009 135,202 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 135,170 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 113,773 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 102,919 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 102,908 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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L97 GTX is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 127,720 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 L97 GTX, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L97 GTX registered?

L97 GTX is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 26 October 2004.

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