2004 · 20 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2004 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

137 MOT tests in 2024. 59.9% passed first time, compared with 56.4% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time59.9%
Failed or needed repairs40.1%
Typical mileage at test110,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 137 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working7.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm5.8%
    13 marked dangerous
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%
    10 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working4.4%
  6. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced4.4%
  7. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases3.6%
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.6%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.6%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics44.5%
  2. Brakes21.2%
  3. Body & chassis10.9%
  4. Tyres9.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.5%
  6. Suspension5.8%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm21.2%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine19.7%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn19.0%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn12.4%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: position lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2004 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 59.9% of 2004 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 137 tests. The average for all 20-year-old cars was 56.4%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2004 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2004 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).