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P461 STW

2003 Toyota Estima

Blue Diesel 2180cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

341,583 mi
Last recorded341,583 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 STW
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,180cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 341,583 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion in places

handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 27 Nov 2024 336,991 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion in places

nearside rear handbrake efforts weak

Pass 30 Nov 2023 333,271 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around engine areas (8.4.1 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion in places

handbrake efforts weak and overall just legal at 16%

Pass 4 Aug 2022 326,071 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 322,382 miles

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 6&7 seats closed,seat-belt not checked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 322,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear 6&7 seats closed,seat-belt not checked

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 313,202 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive half shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge STRONGLY ADVISE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 303,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 292,721 miles

Minor oil leak

Pass 4 Mar 2017 278,353 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 263,258 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 238,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2013 207,528 miles

steering rack damp with fluid

engine oil soaked

nearsid erear tyre worn edges

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on limit

play both front anti roll bar drop links

rear number plate marked

Pass 4 Dec 2012 189,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 176,163 miles

nearside front flexy outer casing damaged

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

nearside rear shock bottom rubber bush's perished

offside front tyre worn low inner edge

slight play offside front rack

Pass 29 Nov 2010 167,133 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2009 156,032 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 147,084 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 147,058 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 132,555 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2007 132,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2006 123,375 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 104,449 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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P461 STW is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Blue with a 2,180cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 P461 STW, 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 P461 STW registered?

P461 STW is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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