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LX12 HRF

2012 Toyota Estima

Purple Hybrid electric (clean) 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

159,673 mi
Last recorded159,673 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Toyota Estima83,853 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 HRF
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeHybrid electric (clean)
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 159,673 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2025 159,072 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play noth (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Direction indicator not working mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

steering rack excessive play

Pass 15 Jul 2024 152,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2024 152,801 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 151,169 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 151,169 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,905 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 137,123 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 112,424 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 112,386 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2018 75,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 52,217 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 52,068 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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LX12 HRF is a 2012 Toyota Estima in Purple with a 2,400cc hybrid electric (clean) engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 83,853 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 LX12 HRF, 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 14 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LX12 HRF is a 2012 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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