2013 Toyota Estima MOT pass rate and common faults

MOT tests in 2025, published 22 Jun 2026. DVSA publishes a new year each summer.

1,692 Toyota Estima cars first used in 2013 had an MOT in 2025, at about 12 years old, and 80.3% passed first time. That is above the 65.8% for all cars first used in 2013.

The year is when the car was first used, as on its V5C log book, not the model year.

Common failures

The share of 2013 Toyota Estima cars tested that failed on, or had fixed at the station, each item. Worth checking before the MOT or before you buy.

Most common 2013 Toyota Estima MOT failure items
2013 Toyota Estima common failures
ItemValue
Position lamp: not working3.3%
Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
Rear fog lamp: not working2.4%
Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.0%
Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak2.0%
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Common advisories

Things the tester noticed that were not bad enough to fail. They often turn into failures later. What advisories mean for the next MOT.

Most common 2013 Toyota Estima advisories
2013 Toyota Estima common advisories
ItemValue
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge10.3%
Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn7.2%
Brake pads: wearing thin6.5%
Shock absorbers: has light misting of oil5.3%
Pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement4.6%
Condition: slightly damaged/cracking or perishing4.0%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Where the faults are

The share of cars tested with at least one failure or fix in each part of the car.

2013 Toyota Estima faults by area
2013 Toyota Estima faults by area
ItemValue
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment12.2%
Suspension5.9%
Visibility3.0%
Tyres2.8%
Brakes2.5%
Noise, emissions and leaks1.5%

Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Typical mileage

Recorded mileage at the MOT. A car well above this range has done more work than most; one far below is worth a closer look at its MOT history.

2013 Toyota Estima recorded mileage
2013 Toyota Estima mileage
CarsLowTypicalHigh
1,68963,50080,800 miles111,100

The middle half of cars fall between the low and high figures. Source: DVSA, tests in 2025, published 22 June 2026.

Other Toyota Estima years

Toyota Estima first-time pass rate by year first used
YearTestsPassed first timeAll cars that year
20161,05376.1%74.9%
20141,39480.1%68.6%
20131,69280.3%65.8%
20121,89381.4%63.5%
20111,31274.8%61.2%
20101,73276.2%59.3%
20091,64778.3%58.3%
20081,31273.4%57.2%

Checking one car?

These figures describe groups of cars. A vehicle history report shows the full MOT history, mileage, outstanding finance, write-offs and stolen records for one registration.

Figures from the DVSA anonymised MOT testing data for MOT tests in 2025, published by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency. Analysis by Motoring Insider. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. How we work out these figures.