2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

776 MOT tests in 2024. 77.6% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

94Below average
Passed first time77.6%
Failed or needed repairs22.4%
Typical mileage at test94,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 776 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working3.1%
  2. Rear fog lamp: not working2.2%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    20 marked dangerous
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    16 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.0%
  8. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light1.0%
  9. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps0.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics19.2%
  2. Suspension6.4%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)4.5%
  4. Brakes4.1%
  5. Tyres3.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.7%
  7. Body & chassis1.5%
  8. Steering1.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  3. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.1%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.2%
  5. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.8%

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 2018 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 77.6% of 2018 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 776 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; rear fog lamp: not working; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 94, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).