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AO03 JBY

2003 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,096 mi
Last recorded154,096 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 JBY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 154,096 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short section on main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 150,154 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2020 150,038 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 143,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 137,741 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 132,428 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 127,019 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 122,407 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,015 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 116,015 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 107,622 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 97,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 97,962 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 89,582 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Mar 2011 89,582 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 80,333 miles

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

both front brake discs have slight wear

Fail 17 Feb 2010 80,295 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

both front brake discs have slight wear

Pass 2 Mar 2009 70,901 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,533 miles

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,328 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 35,048 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 JBY is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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