2005 · 19 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2005 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

141 MOT tests in 2024. 55.3% passed first time, compared with 56.5% for all cars the same age.

98Below average
Passed first time55.3%
Failed or needed repairs44.7%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 141 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively7.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect7.1%
  3. Headlamp: lens seriously defective6.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.4%
    13 marked dangerous
  5. Rear fog lamp: not working5.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.3%
    10 marked dangerous
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.8%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.8%
    6 marked dangerous
  9. Exhaust system: has a major leak of exhaust gases2.8%
  10. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded2.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics39.0%
  2. Brakes14.9%
  3. Tyres14.2%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)13.5%
  5. Body & chassis12.1%
  6. Suspension11.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks7.8%
  8. Steering2.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn17.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.0%
  3. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine17.0%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.8%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick11.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. 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 2005 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 55.3% of 2005 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 141 tests. The average for all 19-year-old cars was 56.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2005 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; headlamp: lens seriously defective. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2005 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 98, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).