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M448 VRB

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

240,719 mi
Last recorded240,719 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM448 VRB
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2010 240,719 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 240,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

oil level warning light on

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 220,440 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 220,440 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jul 2008 201,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 201,353 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 182,400 miles

both rear top ball joints have slight play

nearside front indicator slightly discoloured

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner shoulder

offside front indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 3 Aug 2007 182,400 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear top ball joints has slight play

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit on inner sholder

Pass 5 Aug 2006 163,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 145,819 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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M448 VRB is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.1% with a typical mileage of 129,758 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 M448 VRB, 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 23 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M448 VRB registered?

M448 VRB is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is M448 VRB safe to buy?

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