2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

663 MOT tests in 2024. 67.9% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

78Well below average
Passed first time67.9%
Failed or needed repairs32.1%
Typical mileage at test101,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 663 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.0%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working4.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    25 marked dangerous
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.6%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    22 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.0%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.8%
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.8%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.8%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.5%
    16 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics33.9%
  2. Suspension9.4%
  3. Brakes7.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.9%
  5. Tyres6.3%
  6. Body & chassis4.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.1%
  8. Steering2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.4%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn10.0%
  4. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced6.6%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)6.5%

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 2020 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 67.9% of 2020 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 663 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 78, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).