TOYOTA ESTIMA MOT pass rate
86.6% of 36,834 TOYOTA ESTIMA MOT tests pass.
The ESTIMA has a pass rate of 86.6%, a little higher than the average across all TOYOTA models (82.3%).
The TOYOTA ESTIMA passes its MOT 86.6% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate eases gradually with age, from 85.6% at 0–3 years to 80.7% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 85.6% | 479 | 87,728 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.8% | 3,639 | 102,536 miles |
| 6–10 years | 88.1% | 8,271 | 86,999 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.2% | 17,093 | 83,370 miles |
| 15+ years | 80.7% | 7,352 | 100,364 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the TOYOTA ESTIMA
The most common reason the TOYOTA ESTIMA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 80.9% | Not working |
| Suspension | 33.1% | Ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 20.1% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 17.2% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.0% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 7.9% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Body, chassis, structure | 7.7% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 3.1% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Identification of the vehicle | 2.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.0% | Retracting mechanism defective |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 80.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 81.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.5% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 81.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.1% pass rate
- TOYOTA COROLLA — 82.5% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the TOYOTA ESTIMA?
- 86.6% of TOYOTA ESTIMA MOT tests pass, based on 36,834 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the TOYOTA ESTIMA?
- The most common reason the TOYOTA ESTIMA fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 80.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the TOYOTA ESTIMA's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the TOYOTA service history guide for how to check and keep one.