2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

475 MOT tests in 2024. 71.8% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

82Well below average
Passed first time71.8%
Failed or needed repairs28.2%
Typical mileage at test95,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 475 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Position lamp: not working4.4%
  2. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.6%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.2%
    20 marked dangerous
  4. Rear fog lamp: not working2.7%
  5. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.5%
  6. Rear fog lamp: does not emit a steady red light2.1%
  7. Anti-roll bars - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  8. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt1.9%
  9. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7%
  10. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.7%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics25.9%
  2. Suspension9.5%
  3. Brakes7.4%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.3%
  5. Tyres5.5%
  6. Body & chassis2.3%
  7. Steering1.5%
  8. Number plates & VIN1.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.5%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened7.6%
  5. Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn7.6%

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 2021 Toyota Estima?

In 2024, 71.8% of 2021 Toyota Estima cars passed their MOT first time, across 475 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Toyota Estima?

The most common failure reasons were position lamp: not working; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Toyota Estima reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 82, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).