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M978 SUY

2004 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,020 mi
Last recorded79,020 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Toyota Estima127,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM978 SUY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2022 79,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fog lamp tell tale light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2021 77,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,261 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 66,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 66,008 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output deteriorated lens (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under vehicle rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 64,790 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 64,790 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all four coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

fuel filler neck corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,878 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 59,818 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

coolant leak

Fail 28 Oct 2014 57,851 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 57,851 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 56,715 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 28 Oct 2013 56,715 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 2 Nov 2012 55,510 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

offside stop light inoperative(2 fitted)

Fail 30 Oct 2012 55,510 miles

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

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

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

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

nearside windscreen wiper dirty

offside stop light inoperative(2 fitted)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 53,550 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,876 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 51,876 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 49,669 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,669 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 47,800 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 45,812 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 45,812 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (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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M978 SUY is a 2004 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M978 SUY, 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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M978 SUY is a 2004 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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