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AC03 HBZ

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,288 mi
Last recorded169,288 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HBZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,288 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 169,268 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,019 miles

oil leaks

slight play in both sides front rack and pinion shafts

Fail 7 Mar 2016 133,017 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

oil leaks

slight play in both sides front rack and pinion shafts

Pass 4 Mar 2015 118,531 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 101,857 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 96,222 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 86,685 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 76,806 miles

205/55/16. OF 5mm OR 5mm NR 5mm NF 5mm.

Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,681 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 61,029 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 52,398 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Park brake lever travel high, but not excessive.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 44,034 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,039 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 HBZ is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HBZ, 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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AC03 HBZ is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 May 2003.

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