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NJ55 DCZ

2005 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,169 mi
Last recorded101,169 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Toyota Estima118,713 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ55 DCZ
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 101,169 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2026 101,169 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 90,836 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 90,834 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements WHITE LIGHT (4.5.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 81,067 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 81,065 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 72,047 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2023 72,047 miles

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 64,755 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 56,411 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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NJ55 DCZ is a 2005 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NJ55 DCZ, 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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What year was NJ55 DCZ registered?

NJ55 DCZ is a 2005 Toyota Estima, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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