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AO03 KFY

2003 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

99,943 mi
Last recorded99,943 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 96,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Splitting at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 94,689 miles

Offside Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 92,640 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 92,624 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 May 2016 90,611 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Approx 2-3mm. Min 1.5mm (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 86,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 May 2015 85,909 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2014 79,016 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 78,873 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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 72,939 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 72,854 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 66,800 miles

centre exhaust joint is deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,797 miles

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

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

centre exhaust joint is deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2011 65,090 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 35,081 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 59,642 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 59,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 54,464 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 48,826 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,196 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 40,070 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 32,650 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 32,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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 KFY is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY registered?

AO03 KFY is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is AO03 KFY safe to buy?

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