2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check

In 2025, 72.3% of Toyota Estima (import) cars first used in 2006 passed their MOT first time, against 57.0% for all cars first used in 2006. Across 2,496 Estima (import) first tests from 2023 to 2025, the most common failure areas were lamps and electrical equipment, suspension and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen).

This page analyses first MOT tests for Toyota Estima (import) cars first used in 2006 (all trims grouped): 2021 to 2025 for the pass-rate trend, and 2023 to 2025 for the failure and advisory analysis — plus what is worth checking before you buy one.

Data: DVSA anonymised MOT tests to December 2025 · Calculated by SortedCars · Updated October 2026

Passed first time, 2025
72.3%
of 878 first tests; all cars first used in 2006: 57.0%. Fixed-at-the-test counts as a fail
Tests analysed
2,496
first tests, 2023–2025; 878 in 2025
Clean pass, 2025
32.5%
of 878 first tests in 2025, passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded
Typical mileage, tested in 2025
100,000
middle half: 80,000–130,500 miles; all cars first used in 2006: 106,500

How the 2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT pass rate has changed

Share of first tests passed in each year, Estima (import) cars first used in 2006 against all cars first used in 2006 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Estima (import) figure was 15.3 points higher.

2006 Estima (import)All cars first used in 2006
50%60%70%80%20212022202320242025Test year (first tests)All cars first used in 2006, test year 2021: 55.5%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2022: 56%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2023: 56.2%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2024: 56.1%All cars first used in 2006, test year 2025: 57%2006 Estima (import), test year 2021: 76.4%2006 Estima (import), test year 2022: 74.4%2006 Estima (import), test year 2023: 73.9%2006 Estima (import), test year 2024: 70.9%2006 Estima (import), test year 2025: 72.3%72.3%57%
View this chart as a table
Test year2006 Estima (import)All cars first used 2006Estima (import) first tests
202176.4%55.5%568
202274.4%56.0%671
202373.9%56.2%713
202470.9%56.1%905
202572.3%57.0%878

Common 2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT failures

Share of the 692 failed first tests (2023–2025) with at least one failure in each area. A test can fail in more than one area, so the shares add up to more than 100%.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment65.3%
Suspension26.4%
Visibility20.7%
Tyres18.1%
Brakes17.6%
Body, chassis, structure10.4%
Noise, emissions and leaks7.7%

Most common failure items

DVSA failure itemShare of failed first testsTests
Position lamp: not working18.6%129
Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively11.7%81
Headlamp: not working on dipped beam11.7%81
Rear fog lamp: not working11.4%79
Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick10.5%73

Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.

What to check on a 2006 Toyota Estima (import) before buying

The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.

  1. Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
  2. Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
  3. Wipers and windscreen. Worth checking that the wipers clear the screen cleanly, that the washers work, and that there are no chips or cracks in the driver’s view.

Common 2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT advisories

Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2006 Estima (import) cars, as a share of all 2,496 first tests, 2023–2025.

DVSA advisory itemShare of first testsTests
Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge14.0%349
Brake pads: wearing thin10.4%260
Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output9.1%228
Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn9.0%225
Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened6.9%171

Questions about the 2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT

What is the MOT pass rate of a 2006 Toyota Estima (import)?

In 2025, 72.3% of Estima (import) cars first used in 2006 passed their MOT first time, against 57.0% for all cars first used in 2006. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.

What does a 2006 Estima (import) most often fail its MOT on?

Lamps and electrical equipment (in 65.3% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (26.4%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (20.7%). The single most common item was “Position lamp: not working” (18.6%).

How often does a 2006 Toyota Estima (import) fail its MOT?

In 2025, 27.7% of first tests on Estima (import) cars first used in 2006 did not pass first time: 19.1% failed, and a further 8.5% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 692 of 2,496 first tests did not pass first time.

What are the most common 2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT advisories?

“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 14.0% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (10.4%), “Headlamp: has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output” (9.1%), “Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn” (9.0%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (6.9%).

Is a 2006 Toyota Estima (import) reliable?

An MOT pass rate shows what failed at the test, not how reliable a car is. For this group of cars the first-time pass rate went from 76.4% in 2021 to 72.3% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.

Other cars first used in 2006

The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.

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How the 2006 Toyota Estima (import) MOT data is calculated

Every number on this page is calculated by SortedCars from DVSA’s anonymised MOT test data for Great Britain, 2021–2025. “2006 Estima (import)” means a Toyota Estima (import) whose date of first use falls in 2006 (55, 06 and 56 plates), all trims grouped. Class 4 vehicles, first tests only — retests are not counted. Pass rate = passed ÷ all first tests; a car with a fault fixed during the test (PRS) counts as a fail. Our national first-test pass rate matches DVSA’s published figure (table DVSA/MOT/01) to within 0.04 points in every year. Clean pass = passed with no advisory and no minor defect recorded. Mileage is the reading recorded at the test. Comparisons are with all cars first used in 2006, any make or fuel, and are not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use. Failure and advisory item names are DVSA’s own wording. No figure is shown for fewer than 500 tests; an item is shown only if it appears on at least 50 tests and 1% of the base. Pass rates describe a group of cars, not one car: a well-kept example can pass and a neglected one can fail. This page is general information, not advice about any particular vehicle; always have a used car inspected before you buy. SortedCars is not affiliated with or endorsed by DVSA. You can check any car’s MOT history free on the official service: gov.uk/check-mot-history. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.