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AO03 HZX

2003 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,222 mi
Last recorded165,222 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 HZX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Jan 2018 165,222 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 153,046 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 153,046 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 152,755 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 143,912 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 143,912 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 137,018 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 137,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 131,235 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 129,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 129,612 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 119,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 107,851 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,113 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 94,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 86,045 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 75,972 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 65,065 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 43,652 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 HZX is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 HZX, 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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What year was AO03 HZX registered?

AO03 HZX is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is AO03 HZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 HZX shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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