2010 Toyota Estima 2.4L Petrol · YJ60 UBE

The most recent MOT on 17 June 2025 recorded a failure. The vehicle was flagged for front brake discs that are worn, pitted or scored, front brake pads under 1.5 mm, a front oil leak (though not excessive), an ineffective front windscreen wiper, and a missing rear fog lamp. These items are all safety‑related and will need remedial work before the car can be legally driven. The only recurring mechanical theme is the front braking system – the disc wear and thin pads appeared together in the latest test. A front oil leak was also noted at the same time, suggesting a possible shared source (e.g., a leaking seal or gasket). The rear axle bush was recorded as worn in the 2023 MOT, but no further comment has been made since, indicating it may have been addressed or is now below the reporting threshold. The MOT trend is moving from clean passes in 2023 and 2024 to a failure in 2025, so the condition appears to be worsening rather than stabilising. The mileage of 209,832 mi for a 2010 model works out to roughly 13,000 mi per year – higher than average for a vehicle of this age. This level of use typically accelerates wear on consumables such as brakes, suspension bushings, and drivetrain components, and it may also reflect periods of hard driving. For a prospective buyer the priority checks are: - Inspect the front brake discs and pads for thickness and surface condition; confirm whether replacement is required.