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LJ12 VBV

2018 Toyota Estima

Blue Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

96,937 mi
Last recorded96,937 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Toyota Estima99,404 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 VBV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 96,937 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 93,287 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 89,464 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 81,772 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 74,607 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 68,590 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 58,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 50,417 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 50,417 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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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LJ12 VBV is a 2018 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 99,404 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 LJ12 VBV, 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 8 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ12 VBV registered?

LJ12 VBV is a 2018 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 2018.

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The MOT history for LJ12 VBV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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