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AO53 HVZ

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

103,801 mi
Last recorded103,801 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 103,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 100,878 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 100,878 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,104 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 96,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 92,987 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 89,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 89,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 84,883 miles

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2015 79,236 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 76,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 73,996 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 67,887 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre side wall damaged

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Nov 2011 61,851 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 56,414 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 56,414 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,380 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 42,519 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 36,768 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 31,877 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 HVZ is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HVZ, 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 HVZ registered?

AO53 HVZ is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is AO53 HVZ safe to buy?

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