Is the Toyota Estima ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 16,122 MOT tests, around 96% of Toyota Estimas still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 1% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 2%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 56% petrol, 38% hybrid (petrol). Every petrol Estima in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Every hybrid (petrol) Estima in the data (2003 onwards) is likely to be compliant.
- Likely compliant
- 96%
- Likely charged
- 1%
- Depends on the car
- 2%
- MOT tests analysed
- 16,122
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Estima ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Estimas of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Hybrid (petrol) | LPG | Diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Likely compliant47 tested | Likely compliant7 tested | – | – |
| 2021 | Likely compliant244 tested | Likely compliant238 tested | Likely compliant13 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant353 tested | Likely compliant309 tested | Likely compliant20 tested | – |
| 2019 | Likely compliant358 tested | Likely compliant444 tested | Likely compliant41 tested | – |
| 2018 | Likely compliant379 tested | Likely compliant250 tested | Likely compliant24 tested | – |
| 2017 | Likely compliant580 tested | Likely compliant234 tested | Likely compliant41 tested | – |
| 2016 | Likely compliant744 tested | Likely compliant243 tested | Likely compliant41 tested | – |
| 2015 | Likely compliant574 tested | Likely compliant202 tested | Likely compliant31 tested | – |
| 2014 | Likely compliant542 tested | Likely compliant322 tested | Likely compliant59 tested | – |
| 2013 | Likely compliant608 tested | Likely compliant434 tested | Likely compliant75 tested | Likely charged3 tested |
| 2012 | Likely compliant656 tested | Likely compliant609 tested | Likely compliant49 tested | Likely charged1 tested |
| 2011 | Likely compliant598 tested | Likely compliant454 tested | Likely compliant35 tested | Likely charged5 tested |
| 2010 | Likely compliant751 tested | Likely compliant733 tested | Likely compliant31 tested | Likely charged9 tested |
| 2009 | Likely compliant612 tested | Likely compliant750 tested | Likely compliant4 tested | Likely charged8 tested |
| 2008 | Likely compliant628 tested | Likely compliant485 tested | Likely compliant6 tested | Likely charged17 tested |
| 2007 | Likely compliant544 tested | Likely compliant228 tested | Likely compliant5 tested | Likely charged32 tested |
| 2006 | Likely compliant510 tested | Likely compliant156 tested | Likely compliant3 tested | Likely charged36 tested |
| 2005 | Check Euro standard126 tested | Check Euro standard9 tested | Check Euro standard1 tested | Likely charged22 tested |
| 2004 | Check Euro standard116 tested | Check Euro standard9 tested | – | Likely charged29 tested |
| 2003 | Check Euro standard59 tested | Check Euro standard4 tested | Check Euro standard1 tested | Likely charged28 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Estima
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (56% of Estimas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Hybrid (petrol) (38% of Estimas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- LPG (3% of Estimas tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (1% of Estimas tested): most cars in our data are from years unlikely to comply.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Estimas fare at the MOT too: see the Toyota Estima MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Toyota Estima for London: what the MOT data shows
The Toyota Estimas in this data were first registered between 2003 and 2022. 2010 was the most common year, with 1,535 tests (10% of the total), and half were registered in 2012 or later.
Estimas from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 77% of the time, at an average of 93,618 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 71% of the time with 102,137 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest petrol Estimas likely to comply are from 2006. 510 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 96,500 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
On a budget, the oldest hybrid (petrol) Estimas likely to comply are from 2006. 156 of them were tested; 2006 cars passed first time 74% of the time and averaged 96,500 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Estima's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were lights and electrics: "not working" (7.3% of tests); suspension: "ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (3.7%); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (2.2%). The most frequent advisory was "tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm", on 11.0% of tests.
Overall, 77% of Estimas passed first time, noticeably above the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 94,136 miles on average, more than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Toyota models
About this data
Based on 16,122 first MOT tests of the Toyota Estima carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 16,122 MOT tests say about the Toyota Estima and London's ULEZ.
Is the Toyota Estima ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 96% of Estimas on the road are likely compliant and 1% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Estima years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Estimas first registered from 2006 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Estima ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Estimas from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Estima is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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