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S716 RCS

2003 Toyota Estima

Grey Diesel 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,391 mi
Last recorded106,391 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 RCS
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 106,391 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 106,391 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,320 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 103,346 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

front brake hoses cracks and front shockers starting to leak

front seat belt slightily frayed and battery inscure

front to rear brake pipes corroded , nearside front tyre just legal

fuel pipe corroded and p/s pipes corroded

fuel tank strap and neck , pipe corroded

noise from propshaft and oil leak from engine , box

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear diff, both side

Fail 13 Jan 2011 103,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heavily corroded at points but not blowing

front brake hoses cracks and front shockers starting to leak

front seat belt slightily frayed and battery inscure

front to rear brake pipes corroded , nearside front tyre just legal

fuel pipe corroded and p/s pipes corroded

fuel tank strap and neck , pipe corroded

noise from propshaft and oil leak from engine , box

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in rear diff, both side

Pass 17 Jun 2009 94,707 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

tow bar electrics adrift

Pass 20 Aug 2008 84,692 miles

Battery insecure

rear wiper incomplete

Fail 20 Aug 2008 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

rear wiper incomplete

Pass 4 Oct 2007 136,288 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 127,397 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 127,397 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S716 RCS is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,300cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S716 RCS, 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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S716 RCS is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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