2020 Toyota Estima · 1,219 MOT tests
2020 Toyota Estima reliability
2020 Toyota Estimas fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Estima years (1,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Estimas: 20.8%)
- 31.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Toyota Estimas: 20.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 42% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 98,145
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,219
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 6% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- 2021 cars: 18% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 1.8% of tests fail here (248% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 12% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Toyota Estima
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Suspension7.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Brakes6.9%
- Tyres5.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Position lamp not working 3.94%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rear fog lamp not working 3.69%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.38%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.3%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.3%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (12.88%) · Brake pads wearing thin (10.34%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (7.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5%) · Headlamp lens has a coating (4.84%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (4.68%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Toyota Estima reliable?
2020 Toyota Estimas fail 31.8% of first MOT tests, 42% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 15 of 15 Estima years (1,219 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Toyota Estima MOT?
Most often position lamp not working (3.94% of tests), rear fog lamp not working (3.69% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.38% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Toyota Estima have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Toyota Estima shows 98,145 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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