TOYOTA ESTIMA MOT Pass Rate
86.1% of 9,267 TOYOTA ESTIMA MOT tests pass.
The ESTIMA has a pass rate of 86.1%, a little higher than the average across all TOYOTA models (81.2%).
The TOYOTA ESTIMA passes its MOT 86.1% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate declines noticeably with age, from 91.9% at 0–3 years to 81.4% at 15+ years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 91.9% | 37 | 87,048 miles |
| 3–6 years | 83.9% | 821 | 107,243 miles |
| 6–10 years | 85.5% | 2,067 | 91,385 miles |
| 10–15 years | 89.1% | 4,205 | 86,846 miles |
| 15+ years | 81.4% | 2,137 | 100,781 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 81.8% of failed tests, most often logged as "not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 81.8% | not working |
| Suspension | 33.1% | ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Brakes | 20.7% | less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Tyres | 17.3% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Visibility | 13.9% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Body, chassis, structure | 8.7% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 8.2% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 3.4% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.3% | not functioning as intended |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.8% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related TOYOTA models
- TOYOTA YARIS — 77.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA AYGO — 79.9% pass rate
- TOYOTA PRIUS — 88.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA AURIS — 80.2% pass rate
- TOYOTA RAV4 — 83.7% pass rate
- TOYOTA HILUX — 74.9% pass rate