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AM53 CLU

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,489 mi
Last recorded137,489 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 CLU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 137,489 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine + gear oil leak

Fail 6 May 2017 137,489 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect dip beam (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides front (2.4.G.2)

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

engine + gear oil leak

Pass 11 May 2016 135,241 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 132,759 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 124,582 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,587 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

large screw in NSR TYRE TREAD

Pass 3 May 2013 113,848 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 107,883 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2012 107,879 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 101,933 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)

Fail 28 Apr 2012 101,901 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 96,005 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Nov 2011 96,005 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 May 2011 90,286 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 73,316 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 53,433 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 47,400 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 47,400 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,537 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant slightly low

high level brake light output dim

n/s wiper slightly spliting

oil low

Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,537 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant slightly low

high level brake light output dim

n/s wiper slightly spliting

oil low

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,365 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2007 25,365 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 8,788 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 8,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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AM53 CLU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AM53 CLU, 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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AM53 CLU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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