2018 Toyota Estima (import) MOT pass rate, common failures & what to check
In 2025, 79.1% of Toyota Estima (import) cars first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. Across 2,079 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 2018 (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
How the 2018 Toyota Estima (import) MOT pass rate has changed
Share of first tests passed in each year, Estima (import) cars first used in 2018 against all cars first used in 2018 (any make or fuel; not adjusted for mileage, fuel or use). In 2025 the Estima (import) figure was in line with the all-cars figure.
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| Test year | 2018 Estima (import) | All cars first used 2018 | Estima (import) first tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 74.8% | 87.6% | 583 |
| 2022 | 71.6% | 86.3% | 567 |
| 2023 | 74.2% | 84.2% | 664 |
| 2024 | 77.6% | 82.5% | 651 |
| 2025 | 79.1% | 80.9% | 764 |
Common 2018 Toyota Estima (import) MOT failures
Share of the 477 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%.
Most common failure items
| DVSA failure item | Share of failed first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Rear fog lamp: not working | 14.7% | 70 |
| Position lamp: not working | 14.5% | 69 |
Item names are DVSA’s own wording. 2023–2025 combined.
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What to check on a 2018 Toyota Estima (import) before buying
The three areas where failed first tests most often had a fault, 2023–2025.
- Lamps and electrics. Ask someone to watch while you work the brake lights, indicators, sidelights, dipped and main beam, and the number-plate lamps.
- Suspension. Worth looking behind the front wheels with a torch at the coil springs, and listening for knocks over bumps on the test drive.
- 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 2018 Toyota Estima (import) MOT advisories
Advisories are points the tester noted that did not fail the car. Most common on 2018 Estima (import) cars, as a share of all 2,079 first tests, 2023–2025.
| DVSA advisory item | Share of first tests | Tests |
|---|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge | 11.7% | 244 |
| Brake pads: wearing thin | 8.8% | 182 |
| Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn | 5.6% | 117 |
| Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement | 4.7% | 97 |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened | 4.4% | 91 |
Questions about the 2018 Toyota Estima (import) MOT
What is the MOT pass rate of a 2018 Toyota Estima (import)?
In 2025, 79.1% of Estima (import) cars first used in 2018 passed their MOT first time, against 80.9% for all cars first used in 2018. A car fixed during the test counts as a fail.
What does a 2018 Estima (import) most often fail its MOT on?
Lamps and electrical equipment (in 60.8% of failed first tests, 2023–2025), suspension (24.9%) and visibility (wipers, washers and windscreen) (17.8%). The single most common item was “Rear fog lamp: not working” (14.7%).
How often does a 2018 Toyota Estima (import) fail its MOT?
In 2025, 20.9% of first tests on Estima (import) cars first used in 2018 did not pass first time: 15.3% failed, and a further 5.6% had a fault fixed during the test (counted as a fail here). Across 2023–2025, 477 of 2,079 first tests did not pass first time.
What are the most common 2018 Toyota Estima (import) MOT advisories?
“Tread depth: worn close to legal limit/worn on edge” (on 11.7% of first tests, 2023–2025), “Brake pads: wearing thin” (8.8%), “Swivel pins and bushes: swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn” (5.6%), “Suspension arm pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement” (4.7%) and “Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened” (4.4%).
Is a 2018 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 74.8% in 2021 to 79.1% in 2025. For one particular car, its own MOT history matters more than the average.
Other cars first used in 2018
The most-tested cars from the same year. Each page uses the same method.
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