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M485 OFX

2004 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

213,606 mi
Last recorded213,606 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM485 OFX
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2015 213,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both rear shokes lower bushes perished

off/side/rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Jul 2015 213,606 miles

both rear shokes lower bushes perished

off/side/rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 206,235 miles

both steering rack boots slightly damp

o/s inner rack joint slight play

rear axle panhard bushes perrished

rear shock absorbers bushes perrished and splitting

Fail 11 Jul 2014 206,235 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

both steering rack boots slightly damp

o/s inner rack joint slight play

rear axle panhard bushes perrished

rear shock absorbers bushes perrished and splitting

Pass 28 Jun 2013 199,114 miles

weak headlight output and patterns

Fail 27 Jun 2013 199,114 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

weak headlight output and patterns

Pass 22 Jun 2012 190,769 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 190,769 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 181,818 miles

weak headlight patterns/engine noisy

Fail 8 Jul 2011 181,818 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

weak headlight patterns/engine noisy

Pass 1 Jul 2010 172,253 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 172,253 miles

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

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 162,922 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 162,922 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 154,312 miles

wipers smeary/front brake pads look low/front prop shaft couplings badly worn

Fail 15 Jul 2008 154,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

wipers smeary/front brake pads look low/front prop shaft couplings badly worn

Pass 23 Oct 2007 141,494 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 141,493 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 123,893 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 123,893 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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M485 OFX is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M485 OFX, 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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M485 OFX is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 7 October 2004.

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