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AE52 AYP

2002 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 AYP
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2025 120,522 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 107,561 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Temporary repair to boot lid to remove sharp edges

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 107,557 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Boot couling (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

EML illuminated

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 97,445 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 97,445 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 88,519 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 80,738 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,142 miles

chips in screen

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2019 68,994 miles

chips in screen

Pass 26 Jul 2018 61,457 miles

chip in screen

Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,457 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

chip in screen

Pass 24 Jul 2017 53,161 miles

chips in screen

slight blow from exhaust front pipe

Pass 8 Aug 2016 49,434 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 48,906 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 46,888 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 43,195 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 40,030 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 34,170 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,430 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front brake discs starting to corrode on faces (pads 3000 miles)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 29,121 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 26,926 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear number plate begginging to deteriorate

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,260 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 20,789 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 20,788 miles

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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AE52 AYP is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,415 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 AE52 AYP, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE52 AYP is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 September 2002.

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