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AK03 PSY

2003 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,100 mi
Last recorded177,100 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 PSY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 177,100 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 167,054 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front has side wall damage

Pass 27 Feb 2015 159,819 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 148,587 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 140,569 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

fuel tank heat shield corroded

winter tyres fitted to rear of vehicle

Pass 7 Mar 2012 128,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 116,936 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 116,931 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 99,314 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 76,556 miles

Nearside Rear 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 1 Apr 2008 61,382 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2007 48,200 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 33,738 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 33,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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AK03 PSY is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK03 PSY, 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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AK03 PSY is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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