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YC53 PNR

2003 Toyota Estima

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,508 mi
Last recorded251,508 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Estima129,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 PNR
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 251,508 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 242,718 miles

Rear axle bushes wearing

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 232,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 216,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 215,986 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both of (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 198,738 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 175,952 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 158,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 144,911 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2017 144,911 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side rear (4.1.E.1)

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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YC53 PNR is a 2003 Toyota Estima in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YC53 PNR, 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 YC53 PNR registered?

YC53 PNR is a 2003 Toyota Estima, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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