2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,471 MOT tests in 2024. 81.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

122Well above average
Passed first time81.7%
Failed or needed repairs18.3%
Typical mileage at test79,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,471 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  2. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  3. Rear fog lamp: not working1.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    28 marked dangerous
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.4%
  6. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.0%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    22 marked dangerous
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  9. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect0.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.1%
  2. Suspension6.8%
  3. Brakes3.6%
  4. Tyres3.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)2.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.0%
  7. Body & chassis1.0%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm10.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.1%
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.7%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure3.5%

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 2013 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 81.7% of 2013 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,471 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Toyota Estima?

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

Is the 2013 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 122, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).