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AC03 HME

2003 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

169,718 mi
Last recorded169,718 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC03 HME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 169,718 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 Apr 2019 169,718 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 May 2018 156,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 May 2018 156,045 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 140,018 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

e.m.l

Pass 27 Apr 2016 125,957 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Fail 27 Apr 2016 125,957 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 18 May 2015 111,918 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDE WALL

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

e.m.l. on

Pass 15 May 2014 101,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e.m.l. on

Pass 21 May 2013 89,556 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 89,511 miles

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

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

e.m.l.on

Pass 17 May 2012 78,649 miles

e.m.l. on

Pass 11 May 2011 67,951 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 60,737 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 50,478 miles

NSF tyre wall damaged out side

OSF slight wheel bearing noise

Pass 18 Jun 2008 40,558 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,240 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 24,727 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 HME is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HME, 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 HME is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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