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MH04 FDL

1994 Toyota Estima

Green Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

185,581 mi
Last recorded185,581 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 1994 Toyota Estima131,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH04 FDL
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 185,581 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 165,031 miles

brake pipes corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 165,831 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake pipes corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2013 165,819 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

oil level light on

Pass 30 Jun 2012 148,701 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jul 2011 14,006 miles

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

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

o/s front link rod ball joints boot split

o/s front tyre feathered on inner edge

slight out of balance front brakes.

Pass 8 Jul 2010 129,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Jul 2010 129,532 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 12,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear n/s & o/s tyres coming up to wear bands.

spare tyre unserviceable.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 12,560 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear n/s & o/s tyres coming up to wear bands.

spare tyre unserviceable.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 121,200 miles

headlamp images poor

log book and last mot cert has incorrect vin number to vehicle re- informed vosa of correct vehicle identification

rubbers split o/side suspension leg at spring base but o.k.

Fail 27 Jun 2008 121,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

headlamp images poor

log book and last mot cert has incorrect vin number to vehicle re- informed vosa of correct vehicle identification

rubbers split o/side suspension leg at spring base but o.k.

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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MH04 FDL is a 1994 Toyota Estima in Green with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 131,801 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 MH04 FDL, 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 32 years old, this Toyota Estima is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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MH04 FDL is a 1994 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 July 1994.

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