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AD03 WTC

2003 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,931 mi
Last recorded134,931 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 WTC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 134,931 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 134,931 miles

Emissions not tested excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 134,924 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all tyres close or on legal limit

Pass 18 Oct 2021 120,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 113,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 113,888 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 109,507 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewall deteriorating

oil leak

underbody corrosion everywhere

wipers smeary

Fail 30 Apr 2019 109,507 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres wearing on edges and sidewall deteriorating

oil leak

underbody corrosion everywhere

wipers smeary

Pass 7 Apr 2018 107,058 miles

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 107,044 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Engine management light is ON

Offside Front Tyre sidewall deteriorated

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,107 miles

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

engine burning oil and struggled to pass emission test

oil leaks

Fail 17 May 2016 98,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

engine burning oil and struggled to pass emission test

oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2015 90,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp deteriorated so that the light output is reduced

offside headlamp deteriorated so that the light output is reduced

Fail 18 May 2015 90,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside headlamp deteriorated so that the light output is reduced

offside headlamp deteriorated so that the light output is reduced

Pass 7 May 2014 85,509 miles

EML on.

Near side rear tyre low on tread and losing shape.

Pass 4 May 2013 80,526 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 75,724 miles

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

Fail 4 May 2012 75,724 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer treads

Pass 5 May 2011 64,873 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 64,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 56,271 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,490 miles

drivers side mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2008 39,960 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 39,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 24,501 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 WTC is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTC, 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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AD03 WTC is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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