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AO03 YKC

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

221,038 mi
Last recorded221,038 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 YKC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2018 221,038 miles

Both offside & nearside steering rack mount bushes are worn

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 221,037 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both offside & nearside steering rack mount bushes are worn

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

Pass 18 May 2017 207,166 miles

Slight play in nearside front tie rod

Pass 27 May 2016 196,972 miles

wear in steering rack mounting rubbers

Fail 27 May 2016 196,972 miles

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

wear in steering rack mounting rubbers

Pass 14 May 2015 186,467 miles

borderline wear in steering rack mounts at subframe

Fail 14 May 2015 186,467 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

borderline wear in steering rack mounts at subframe

Pass 23 May 2014 173,874 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 173,874 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2013 162,537 miles

borderline wear in steering rack mounting bushes

perishing in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 May 2013 162,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

borderline wear in steering rack mounting bushes

perishing in nearside rear tyre

slight binding in nearside front brake & front brake discs worn

Fail 30 May 2012 150,778 miles

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

front number plate in very poor condition(new plate recommended)

offside front brake slight binding and appears to be getting very hot(requires urgent attention)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge(new tyre recommended)

offside number plate lamp bulb in poor condition

Pass 30 May 2012 150,778 miles

front number plate in very poor condition(new plate recommended)

offside front brake slight binding and appears to be getting very hot(requires urgent attention)

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge(new tyre recommended)

offside number plate lamp bulb in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2011 135,499 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 125,559 miles

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2009 112,321 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Fail 22 May 2009 112,321 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 22 May 2008 98,330 miles

front inner brake pads generally worn low

slight corrosion in both front inner brake discs

Fail 22 May 2008 98,330 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front inner brake pads generally worn low

slight corrosion in both front inner brake discs

Pass 24 May 2007 79,634 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2006 18,008 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 YKC is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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