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AJ52 TZL

2002 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,621 mi
Last recorded95,621 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ52 TZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 95,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 93,184 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 93,184 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 89,139 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 89,139 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 84,479 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 80,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 76,326 miles

Bind on rear brakes

Front discs slighly rusty and pitted

OSF beam pattern poor

Rear exhaust box rattling on body

Slight exhaust blow when reving

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play on OSR anti roll bar link

Fail 25 Oct 2013 76,326 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Bind on rear brakes

Front discs slighly rusty and pitted

OSF beam pattern poor

Rear exhaust box rattling on body

Slight exhaust blow when reving

Slight imbalance on front brakes

Slight play on OSR anti roll bar link

Fail 28 Jun 2012 73,470 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 73,470 miles

nearside mirror glass missing.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,836 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

airbag warning light on

engine warning light on

Pass 21 May 2010 62,677 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 62,676 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 May 2009 57,689 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,300 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 30,886 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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AJ52 TZL is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 AJ52 TZL, 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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What year was AJ52 TZL registered?

AJ52 TZL is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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