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M237 ELC

2004 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,021 mi
Last recorded12,021 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM237 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2011 12,021 miles

Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

N/S/r door does not open from inside and outside

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2011 12,021 miles

N/S/r door does not open from inside and outside

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2011 120,207 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

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

Fuel tank damaged

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

Rear fuel pipes surface rust

prop shaft noisey

Pass 4 Mar 2010 109,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 97,266 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 92,741 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 79,351 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2006 79,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2006 137,950 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 137,950 miles

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

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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M237 ELC is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M237 ELC, 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 M237 ELC registered?

M237 ELC is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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