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M331 ELC

2004 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

211,563 mi
Last recorded211,563 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM331 ELC
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 211,563 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

tracking check

Fail 24 Jul 2013 211,563 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

different tyres size front & rear

tracking check

Pass 2 Aug 2012 197,324 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 197,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 182,661 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 182,661 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 174,409 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering column slight play in adjustable joint

Fail 27 Sep 2010 174,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

steering column slight play in adjustable joint

Fail 20 Sep 2010 174,308 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack

Pass 15 Sep 2009 155,000 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

excessive engine oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2009 155,000 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edges

excessive engine oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2008 146,321 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 146,321 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 135,361 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 135,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 121,307 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 121,307 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front windscreen washer tubes held on with cable ties

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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M331 ELC is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 M331 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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M331 ELC is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 5 October 2004.

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