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AO03 EZL

2003 Toyota Avensis

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,604 mi
Last recorded169,604 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 EZL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2019 169,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 164,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded before flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak slight oil leak from engine ()

eml light on indicating fault

Pass 5 Apr 2017 158,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00MM WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.00MM WEARING ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

PARKING BRAKE JUST PASSED @ 16%

Pass 5 Apr 2016 152,448 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 152,448 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 149,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 145,279 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 145,279 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 140,349 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 140,349 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 132,783 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 29 Mar 2011 125,321 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 109,429 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 930,058 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 93,058 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 81,790 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 68,701 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 59,743 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 59,453 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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AO03 EZL is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AO03 EZL, 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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AO03 EZL is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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