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MP53 ZFY

2015 Toyota Estima

Grey Petrol 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

232,972 mi
Last recorded232,972 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2015 Toyota Estima95,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 ZFY
MakeToyota
ModelEstima
Year2015
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,400cc
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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 232,972 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2025 232,972 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 223,251 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 223,251 miles

Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle insecure both side bushes Excessively worn (5.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 216,725 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 216,716 miles

Central Front Outer Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 206,349 miles

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 206,347 miles

Central Front Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2021 193,741 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2021 193,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Lower Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 185,195 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 185,192 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 175,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 175,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Steering rack bushes (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 164,876 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2018 164,875 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 156,369 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 156,368 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 142,533 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 142,533 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Toyota Estima?

Based on 210,672 MOT tests across 28,466 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
7,341
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
28,466
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,826
fog lamp not working 4,768
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,765
position lamp(s) not working 3,374
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 3,347
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MP53 ZFY is a 2015 Toyota Estima in Grey with a 2,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2015 Toyota Estima models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 95,163 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Estima fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,826 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MP53 ZFY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Estima typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 11 years old, this Toyota Estima is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MP53 ZFY is a 2015 Toyota Estima, first registered on 1 November 2015.

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