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RL52 ZMY

2003 Toyota Estima

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,786 mi
Last recorded164,786 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL52 ZMY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 164,786 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2026 164,784 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 146,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 130,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 113,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 113,919 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements damaged (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 100,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 86,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 28 Jun 2021 86,247 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 75,593 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp showing red light to the front (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 58,149 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 58,149 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 44,180 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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RL52 ZMY is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 RL52 ZMY, 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 RL52 ZMY registered?

RL52 ZMY is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is RL52 ZMY safe to buy?

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