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M178 TVU

2002 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

191,137 mi
Last recorded191,137 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Toyota Estima120,830 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM178 TVU
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 191,137 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 190,103 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 190,103 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle oil on brake back plate (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 186,214 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 181,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 181,448 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 172,450 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 172,446 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear oil on brake back plate

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

Pass 16 May 2018 165,256 miles
Fail 16 May 2018 165,256 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort back plate covered in oil (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,686 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2016 151,303 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,928 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 139,916 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 133,096 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 127,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 121,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 114,679 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 114,679 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 107,256 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 98,624 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 98,561 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2007 86,449 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 86,448 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted allround, unable to check wheel nuts for presence/security. †

Pass 7 Feb 2006 84,790 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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M178 TVU is a 2002 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 120,830 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 M178 TVU, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M178 TVU is a 2002 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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