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AC03 BUP

2003 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,321 mi
Last recorded86,321 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 BUP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2022 86,321 miles

mil lamp on

Fail 4 Apr 2022 86,321 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

mil lamp on

Pass 1 Apr 2021 83,319 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 83,319 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture front to rear failure (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 77,961 miles

Both rear sills slightly corroded

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 70,726 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 61,790 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 53,786 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 44,394 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 39,403 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 38,102 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 38,102 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 34,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 31,091 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 27,945 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 24,610 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 21,862 miles

child seat fitted nearside rear adult seat belt not tested

Fail 22 Apr 2009 21,862 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

child seat fitted nearside rear adult seat belt not tested

Pass 23 Apr 2008 17,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 14,958 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 12,112 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?

Based on 3,497,866 MOT tests across 274,257 vehicles.

75.0%
Pass Rate
7,477
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
274,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 106,316
position lamp(s) not working 82,254
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 59,558
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 49,676
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,472
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AC03 BUP is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2003 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 80,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Toyota Avensis fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 106,316 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC03 BUP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Avensis typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AC03 BUP registered?

AC03 BUP is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is AC03 BUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC03 BUP shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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