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224,101 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front arch liner damaged
Nearside Rear light damaged
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive under trays and covers fitted preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulders of both n/s and o/s worn (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
nearside rear tyre looks slightly out of shape
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Both rear wheel rims dented.
Engine management light on.
Shields fitted.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Both rear wheel rims dented.
Engine management light on.
Shields fitted.
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Toyota Avensis?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AO03 YKM is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 YKM, 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 YKM is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 June 2003.
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