2007 · 17 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2007 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

819 MOT tests in 2024. 70.1% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

123Well above average
Passed first time70.1%
Failed or needed repairs29.9%
Typical mileage at test96,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 819 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.4%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  3. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.1%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    27 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.4%
  6. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  7. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  9. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics31.1%
  2. Suspension10.7%
  3. Brakes7.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.2%
  5. Tyres5.5%
  6. Body & chassis3.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Steering1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.2%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick9.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.2%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.7%

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 2007 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 70.1% of 2007 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 819 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 123, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).