Toyota Estima reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Toyota Estima is a mpv / people carrier. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 146 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 67 of 442, and 23.4% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is position lamp (4.2% of tests).
Ranked 67 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League, and 1 of 20 people carriers
In 2024, 17,200 Toyota Estimas aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 23.4% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Toyota Estima is 32% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 29.9% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
23.4%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
29.9%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
11,300
Typical age at test: 11 years
Toyota Estima MOT failure rate by age
Most common Toyota Estima MOT faults
- Position lamp: not working4.2% of tests
- Rear fog lamp: not working2.9% of tests
- Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.3% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3% of tests
- Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0% of tests
What the Toyota Estima fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 14.3% | About average |
| Suspension | 6.4% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Visibility | 4.4% | ▼ 17% less often |
| Brakes | 4.0% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Tyres | 3.9% | ▼ 45% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 1.9% | ▼ 54% less often |
| Body and structure | 1.8% | ▼ 58% less often |
| Steering | 0.8% | ▼ 68% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.5% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Wheels | 0.3% | ▼ 35% less often |
How much is road tax on a Toyota Estima?
Any Toyota Estima first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Toyota Estima reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Toyota Estima is 32% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 146 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Toyota Estima?
The most common MOT fault is “Position lamp: not working”, found in 4.2% of tests.
›How much is road tax on a Toyota Estima?
Any Toyota Estima first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Toyota Estimas fail their MOT?
23.4% of Toyota Estimas aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 29.9% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Toyota Estima combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.