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AO53 FWL

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,532 mi
Last recorded114,532 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 FWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 114,532 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also lazy (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rack mounts worn

Fail 22 Oct 2020 114,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively also lazy (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all rack mounts worn

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,171 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rack rubber mounts worn

rear floors and sills-floors corroding

Fail 24 Oct 2019 113,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rack rubber mounts worn

rear floors and sills-floors corroding

Pass 9 Oct 2018 108,942 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 108,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,721 miles

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s ()

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack mounts some wear

Fail 20 Sep 2017 104,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s ()

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

steering rack mounts some wear

Pass 10 Oct 2016 99,809 miles

Centre Brake light not working

Headlamps only just passed.

Rear suspension bushes split

Fail 4 Oct 2016 99,725 miles

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

Centre Brake light not working

Front inner brake pads low

Headlamps only just passed.

Rear suspension bushes split

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rack mounts worn

rear sills-floors corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2015 94,379 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rack mounts worn

rear sills-floors corroding

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,700 miles

rear floors and chassis corroding

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rack mounts have a lot of movement/wear

Pass 23 Sep 2013 85,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear chassis corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2012 82,001 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre has large cut

rack mounts wear/movement on limit

Fail 4 Oct 2012 82,001 miles

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

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f tyre has large cut

rack mounts wear/movement on limit

Pass 4 Oct 2011 74,647 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rack mopunts have quite a lot of movement

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 29 Sep 2010 64,859 miles

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

rck rubber mounts some movemewnt/wear

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,466 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,414 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 44,065 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 30,637 miles

nearside front brake disc is corroded

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 22,209 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 FWL is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 FWL, 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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AO53 FWL is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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