2019 · 5 years old at test · Hybrid mostly

2019 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

819 MOT tests in 2024. 76.1% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time76.1%
Failed or needed repairs23.9%
Typical mileage at test107,000

Most common reasons for failing

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

  1. Position lamp: not working4.0%
  2. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps3.2%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.2%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.5%
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    21 marked dangerous
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    17 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.6%
  2. Suspension7.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.6%
  4. Tyres4.0%
  5. Brakes3.4%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Wheels0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.5%
  2. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn8.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.4%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced5.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure5.3%

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: 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 2019 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 76.1% of 2019 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 819 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps; rear fog lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).