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Toyota Estima reliability by build year

Coverage 1990-20162 named generationsMPVPETROL / HYBRID ELECTRIC / UNKNOWN

We've only got 1,057 MOT tests for Toyota Estimas built around 2018 (7 years old). Treat these numbers as a rough guide.

At a glance

Toyota Estima built around 2018: about average at the MOT

Toyota Estimas built around 2018 fail their MOT a little less often than similar cars the same age.

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Key figure

18% of MOT tests on Toyota Estimas built around 2018 ended in a fail (retests included), against 22% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Toyota Estimas built around 2018 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Toyota Estima's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pads

High priority

Ask when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Suspension bushes and joints

Worth checking

Listen for knocks over speed bumps and ask about recent control-arm or anti-roll-bar work.

Axles & Wheels

Worth checking

Inspect the axles & wheels carefully and ask the seller for repair history.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Over the last three years, fail rates fell, then rose again. Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Estima's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

R

R30/R40 (2nd gen) (2000-2016)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLUNKNOWNHYBRID ELECTRIC

19.5% fail rate, built around 2016 (9 years old)

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 5 MOTs, 20.8%)

From 1,032 MOT tests at this ageView details →
R

R10 (1st gen) (1990-1999)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROLDIESEL

36.4% fail rate, built before 2000 (over 25 years old)

Likely between 26.5% and 47.5%

Fails more often than the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 25.2%)

From 77 MOT tests at this ageView details →
Pre

Older models (before 2005)

PETROLUNKNOWNHYBRID ELECTRIC
3,810 MOT tests across all agesNo separate page

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Toyota Estima.

See every build year for the Toyota Estima

Side-by-side

Toyota Estima generations compared

Each generation is shown at 7 years old if it has at least 100 MOT tests at that age. If not, or if its cars are too new to be 7, it's shown at another age. We try ages close to 7 first. Newer generations have fewer years of data.

GenerationRatingFail rate
R30/R40 (2nd gen) (2000-2016)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate19.5%built around 2016 (9 years old)from 1,032 MOT tests at this age
R10 (1st gen) (1990-1999)
No ratingNot enough tests to rate
No ratingNot enough tests to rate36.4%likely between 26.5% and 47.5%built before 2000 (over 25 years old)from 77 MOT tests at this age

Each row is one generation of the Estima, shown at the age printed under its fail rate. So rows can be different ages. Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail, retests included. A rating is given only when there are enough tests to place the fail rate in one rating band with 95% confidence.

By age

Toyota Estima fail rate by age

This chart combines every Toyota Estima ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
3 yearsbuilt around 2022
18222.0%
4 yearsbuilt around 2021
58123.8%
5 yearsbuilt around 2020
65520.5%
6 yearsbuilt around 2019
73514.7%
7 yearsbuilt around 2018
98516.9%
8 yearsbuilt around 2017
1,18916.7%
9 yearsbuilt around 2016
94519.1%
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
1,23115.6%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
1,67516.5%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,91415.1%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,96317.0%
14 yearsbuilt around 2011
1,82121.3%
15 yearsbuilt around 2010
2,06217.3%
16 yearsbuilt around 2009
1,83920.2%
17 yearsbuilt around 2008
1,33021.1%
18 yearsbuilt around 2007
1,24622.9%
19 yearsbuilt around 2006
54924.6%
20 yearsbuilt around 2005
23527.2%
21 yearsbuilt around 2004
21630.6%
22 yearsbuilt around 2003
15733.1%
23 yearsbuilt around 2002
6325.4%
25+ yearsbuilt 2000 or earlier
7736.4%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 25+ years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 7-year-old Toyota Estimas

These issues come from 7-year-old Toyota Estimas, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    13.3%
    Advisory: 176Fail: 19 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Suspension arm pin or bush worn, but not moving too much

    9.7%
    Advisory: 155Fail: 15 (9% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Brake pads wearing thin

    9.1%
    Advisory: 92Fail: 25 (21% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Swivel pin or bush slightly worn

    6.6%
    Advisory: 87Fail: 4 (4% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    6.2%
    Advisory: 89Fail: 11 (11% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,057 MOT tests on 7-year-old Toyota Estimas, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 7-year-old Toyota Estimas notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Lighting + Suspension26%
  2. Suspension + Tyres26%
  3. Lighting + Tyres22%
  4. Lighting + Other20%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 291 MOT tests on Toyota Estima cars built around 2018 (7 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Toyota Estima.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

DVSA's recall list has no recalls filed under the Toyota Estima name. For the exact car, check with the maker or GOV.UK's recall checker.

Like-for-like

Other people carriers to compare

Other people carriers to compare

  1. 1

    Kia Venga

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    11.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    0.7%
    Dangerous
    3.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    96.8%

    Lower fail rate: 11.8%, against 17.7% for the Toyota Estima, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    5,255 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  2. 2

    Hyundai ix20

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    12.5%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1%
    Dangerous
    4.5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.4%

    Lower fail rate: 12.5%, against 17.7% for the Toyota Estima, both built around 2018.

    Some figures could not be compared for these two cars. So this comparison uses the fail rate and recalls only.

    3,239 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  3. 3

    Mercedes-Benz B-Class

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.1%
    Dangerous
    5.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.4%, against 17.7% for the Toyota Estima, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    5,267 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

  4. 4

    Volkswagen Sharan

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    1.9%
    Dangerous
    5.9%
    Still registered at 10 years
    89.2%

    Lower fail rate: 15.0%, against 17.7% for the Toyota Estima, both built around 2018.

    6 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    4,091 MOT tests on cars built around 2018

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2018 (7 years old), the Toyota Estima across all generations combined fails MOTs at about the rate typical for this age. It has the 11th lowest fail rate of 13 Toyota models with enough MOT tests to rank, at this age. This is based on 1,057 7-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Toyota Estima ever sold: 22,665 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2018 (7 years old): 1,057 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.