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AO53 FKF

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

202,679 mi
Last recorded202,679 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FKF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 202,679 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge and perished in treads but no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2023 202,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lamps not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on outer edge and perished in treads but no cords visible at present. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 200,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has some perishing in the treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 200,102 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes covered in grease. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has some perishing in the treads. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen has a stone chip in it. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 195,626 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear disc faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 192,811 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rears. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in o/s lower and upper. (3.2 (a) (i))

interior mirror missing but has both door mirrors.

Pass 12 Sep 2019 186,554 miles

Inside mirror missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2019 186,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Inside mirror missing

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 181,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on outer face!, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front to rear brake pipe very corroded at rear but unable to fully assess as hidden by arch liner!.

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 5 Sep 2018 181,335 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear!, (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded on outer face!, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s front to rear brake pipe very corroded at rear but unable to fully assess as hidden by arch liner!.

sill covers and undertrays fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 13 Sep 2017 177,004 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear, unable to fully assess as hidden by arch liner!, (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower wishbone, (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear brake is dragging slightly,

Offside Rear tyre is very worn on inner edge,

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

one rear exhaust mounting detached but system still adequately supported.

undertrays and sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 169,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 156,648 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Fail 9 Sep 2015 156,648 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

plastic undertrays and sill covers fitted.

Pass 9 Sep 2014 143,599 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 129,138 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 18 Sep 2013 129,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 31 Aug 2012 115,917 miles

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Fail 31 Aug 2012 115,917 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Outer sills have plastic covers,Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 16 Sep 2011 107,377 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 102,365 miles

Both rear brake discs, slightly pitted

High level brake light not working

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 17 Sep 2009 94,670 miles

High level brake light not working

Outer sills have plastic covers, Not allowing inspection of outer sills

Pass 11 Sep 2008 80,352 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 80,352 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 68,128 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 68,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 49,404 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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AO53 FKF is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AO53 FKF, 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 AO53 FKF registered?

AO53 FKF is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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