2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

1,050 MOT tests in 2024. 81.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time81.5%
Failed or needed repairs18.5%
Typical mileage at test75,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,050 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.2%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.2%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.2%
    32 marked dangerous
  4. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.6%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.4%
  6. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.4%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.2%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2%
  9. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    22 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics18.6%
  2. Suspension6.0%
  3. Brakes5.3%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.3%
  5. Tyres3.2%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm8.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn6.3%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn4.4%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine3.6%

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 2017 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 81.5% of 2017 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,050 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 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 2017 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).