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M257 NTA

2004 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

292,526 mi
Last recorded292,526 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM257 NTA
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 292,526 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 285,586 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 285,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 278,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 271,775 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 265,495 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 265,468 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 260,790 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 260,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 255,201 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 235,948 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 235,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Feb 2011 216,393 miles

Oil leak

rear axle panhard rod slightly bent

rear exhaust rubbers heavily split

slight deterioration to both front headlamp beam patterns

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar drop link

slight split in exhaust manifold

slight splitting to nearside front wiper blade

Pass 23 Dec 2009 192,767 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2009 192,766 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 171,686 miles

oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2007 54,277 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 132,413 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 132,413 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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M257 NTA is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M257 NTA, 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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M257 NTA is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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