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N788 LMJ

2005 Toyota Estima

Silver Diesel 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

187,642 mi
Last recorded187,642 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN788 LMJ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 187,642 miles

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 May 2014 182,893 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 182,886 miles

Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Fail 10 May 2013 176,563 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 10 May 2013 176,563 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Feb 2012 157,616 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 147,435 miles

both front tyre close to limit

rear exhaust hangers hard on tow bar

Fail 18 Jan 2011 147,205 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 138,853 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 138,781 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s inner stop lamp inop

Pass 8 Dec 2008 123,263 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 123,263 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 106,309 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 106,304 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 94,614 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 84,769 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 84,769 miles

Centre Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Centre Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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N788 LMJ is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,184cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

Across all 2005 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 118,713 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 N788 LMJ, 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 21 years old, this Toyota Estima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N788 LMJ is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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