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MP53 ZCO

2003 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

91,251 mi
Last recorded91,251 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 ZCO
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 91,251 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 86,991 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 86,991 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel tank leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 81,199 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2023 81,199 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 75,291 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jul 2022 75,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 69,206 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,890 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 59,639 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 59,639 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 51,962 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 44,950 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear n/s and o/s axle bushes (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 40,926 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 34,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 29,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 47,813 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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MP53 ZCO is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MP53 ZCO, 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.

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What year was MP53 ZCO registered?

MP53 ZCO is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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