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AO53 UXK

2003 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,623 mi
Last recorded159,623 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO53 UXK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 159,623 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2025 159,340 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 158,200 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2024 158,197 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake efficiency low

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 153,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Parking brake effort low

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s inner sills corroding

Pass 14 Feb 2022 147,037 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 142,350 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 129,752 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 124,651 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 121,505 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 119,237 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 116,276 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 116,276 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 112,841 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 112,841 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 109,009 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 104,859 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 104,859 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 101,103 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 96,317 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 84,786 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 71,908 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 54,041 miles

front pads starting to get low

Fail 27 Oct 2007 53,932 miles

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

front pads starting to get low

Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,470 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 UXK is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UXK, 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 UXK registered?

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

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