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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Toyota Estima. Check any Estima by registration number below.

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81.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-2.5%

vs Toyota Avg

26

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Toyota Estima — MOT Reliability Overview

The Toyota Estima has an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, which is 2.5 percentage points below the Toyota brand average of 83.5%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Estima is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Toyota Estima fails its MOT are significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake, product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow, stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning. If you are preparing your Estima for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Toyota Estima, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Toyota Estima performs at MOT across different model years.

2024

Based on 58 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

2023

Based on 77 vehicles

93.5%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

0.0%

Retest Rate

3.8%

2022

Based on 120 vehicles

86.7%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

11.9%

2021

Based on 1,247 vehicles

80.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

18.6%

Mileage at 3yr

163k mi

2020

Based on 1,662 vehicles

77.9%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

20.3%

Mileage at 3yr

163k mi

Mileage at 5yr

173k mi

2019

Based on 2,273 vehicles

86.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

11.5%

Mileage at 3yr

160k mi

Mileage at 5yr

176k mi

2018

Based on 2,332 vehicles

87.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

10.5%

Mileage at 5yr

161k mi

2017

Based on 3,110 vehicles

88.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.3%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 5yr

136k mi

2016

Based on 3,159 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

11.8%

2015

Based on 2,592 vehicles

84.6%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

13.0%

Mileage at 10yr

158k mi

2014

Based on 3,670 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

10.4%

Mileage at 10yr

136k mi

2013

Based on 4,961 vehicles

90.1%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.5%

Retest Rate

8.6%

Mileage at 10yr

138k mi

2012

Based on 5,318 vehicles

89.8%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

1.3%

Retest Rate

10.3%

Mileage at 10yr

132k mi

2011

Based on 3,562 vehicles

86.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

14.9%

2010

Based on 4,871 vehicles

85.4%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.9%

Retest Rate

12.6%

2009

Based on 4,407 vehicles

86.6%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

12.8%

2008

Based on 3,298 vehicles

84.5%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

3.9%

Retest Rate

15.2%

2007

Based on 2,333 vehicles

79.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

19.3%

2006

Based on 2,122 vehicles

80.8%Good
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.1%

Retest Rate

16.0%

2005

Based on 379 vehicles

68.9%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

10.3%

Retest Rate

29.0%

2004

Based on 416 vehicles

72.6%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

8.7%

Retest Rate

21.5%

2003

Based on 277 vehicles

69.3%Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

23.4%

2002

Based on 121 vehicles

62.8%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

4.5%

Retest Rate

33.0%

2001

Based on 43 vehicles

53.5%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

9.1%

Retest Rate

45.5%

2000

Based on 32 vehicles

53.1%Below Average
Toyota average: 83.5%
Dangerous Defects

20.8%

Retest Rate

37.5%

0

Based on 18,435 vehicles

85.0%Excellent
Toyota average: 83.5%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Top MOT Failures — Toyota Estima

The most common reasons a Toyota Estima fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake

27.9%
2

Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow

9.9%
3

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

8.3%
4

Brake pipe damaged or excessively corroded

4.7%
5

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

4.0%

Toyota Estima — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Toyota Estima MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Toyota Estima?
The average MOT pass rate for the Toyota Estima is 81.0% compared to the Toyota average of 83.5%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Toyota Estima?
The most common MOT failures on the Toyota Estima are: Significant brake effort recorded with no brake applied indicating a binding brake (27.9%), Product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity or changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (9.9%), Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (8.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Toyota Estima reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 81.0%, the Toyota Estima is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Toyota Estima?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Toyota Estima?
Typical mileage for the Toyota Estima: 163,141 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Estima to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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