2006 · 18 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2006 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

727 MOT tests in 2024. 70.8% passed first time, compared with 56.1% for all cars the same age.

126Well above average
Passed first time70.8%
Failed or needed repairs29.2%
Typical mileage at test93,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 727 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working5.1%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.9%
    27 marked dangerous
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working2.9%
  4. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.8%
  8. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced1.5%
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics28.1%
  2. Suspension10.0%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.7%
  4. Brakes6.5%
  5. Tyres5.9%
  6. Body & chassis4.0%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.1%

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 thick10.6%
  3. Headlamp: has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced9.1%
  4. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn8.9%
  5. Non-component advisories: Play in steering rack inner joint(s)7.3%

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 2006 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 70.8% of 2006 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 727 tests. The average for all 18-year-old cars was 56.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2006 Toyota Estima?

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

Is the 2006 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 126, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).