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N221 JEV

2003 Toyota Estima

Cream Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,816 mi
Last recorded117,816 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN221 JEV
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2021 117,816 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,690 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 117,636 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 117,540 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

unbody slight body corrosion

Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,724 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 105,462 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing but bulb is amber (1.4.A.2e)

fuel gauge on empty

light scratches on windscreen offside

Fail 11 Apr 2016 105,462 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens missing but bulb is amber (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

fuel gauge on empty

light scratches on windscreen offside

Pass 28 Mar 2014 101,176 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2014 101,174 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 94,302 miles

no clamp on battery

Fail 11 Jan 2013 94,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

no clamp on battery

Pass 24 Nov 2011 87,456 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 87,125 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,163 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to crack on walls

Pass 16 Jul 2009 72,660 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 67,031 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 60,915 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jul 2006 56,496 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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N221 JEV is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Cream with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N221 JEV, 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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N221 JEV is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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