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AF53 ULT

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,039 mi
Last recorded138,039 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 ULT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 138,039 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance requirements, adjustment of the system is advised

Fail 20 Jan 2020 138,026 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f & n/s/f & n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

park brake has little reserve travel and just meets performance requirements, adjustment of the system is advised

Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,645 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 124,373 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,404 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 107,396 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 107,396 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 98,036 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 89,790 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 83,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 83,500 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 77,920 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 77,920 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 71,287 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 65,093 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 65,093 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,451 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 57,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 47,517 miles

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

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

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)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,111 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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AF53 ULT 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 AF53 ULT, 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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AF53 ULT is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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