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RG53 HCA

2003 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

207,013 mi
Last recorded207,013 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG53 HCA
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 207,013 miles

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

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 207,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 199,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Mar 2025 199,061 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box pipe and joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 188,925 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 179,492 miles

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

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

Rear REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Fail 31 Mar 2023 179,492 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear REAR DIFF SLIGHT LEAK

Pass 29 Apr 2022 171,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s rear bushes perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2021 164,178 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 157,893 miles

HCHR markings on headlamps,not obviously gas discharge converted

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 150,782 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess upper stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

HCHR markings on headlamps,gas discharge bulbs fitted.Not obviously converted

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 May 2019 150,779 miles

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

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess upper stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bottom ball joint leaking grease

Oil leak, but not excessive onto the exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 143,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to dazzle (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced starting to dazzle (1.7.5a)

both rear axle bushes deteriorated

offside upper engine stabiliser bush split

Pass 5 Apr 2017 133,280 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 124,112 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated,images starting to dazzle

Pass 20 Apr 2015 113,867 miles

both rear axle bushes starting to split

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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RG53 HCA is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RG53 HCA, 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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RG53 HCA is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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