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AD03 FVU

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,409 mi
Last recorded138,409 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 FVU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2019 138,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. 215/45r17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted covering testable components

Fail 7 Oct 2019 138,409 miles

Brake performance not tested due to burst brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking. 215/45r17w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted covering testable components

Pass 5 Oct 2018 136,494 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2018 136,494 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED COVERING COMPONENTS.

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing EDGE PERISHING/CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 134,637 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 132,856 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall cracking.

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 130,917 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted covering components.

Pass 16 Oct 2014 129,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cracking to n/s/f inner tyre wall.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,333 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Oct 2012 124,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on.

Pass 8 Oct 2012 124,304 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

eml light on.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 122,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

eml light on.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 122,070 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 119,351 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Nov 2009 116,451 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 112,644 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 112,591 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 109,444 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 105,322 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 93,240 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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AD03 FVU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AD03 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD03 FVU registered?

AD03 FVU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is AD03 FVU safe to buy?

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