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AO53 YDU

2003 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,014 mi
Last recorded98,014 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Toyota Avensis80,970 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 98,014 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 98,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front wiper blade loose

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 86,913 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 83,510 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 83,500 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater does not face the side not visable due to damaged wing (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 82,308 miles

Both rear lamp has condensation

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front wing panel damaged

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

Offside Front Door has slight damage

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

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

Rear Inner Door sill corroded both side

Screen wash reservoir cap missing

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 81,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pannel damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both lamps have to misting in lens

screen wash reservoir cap missing

surface corrosion on all underside suspension components and rear inner sills

Fail 3 Feb 2022 81,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light outer lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front pannel damage

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear both lamps have to misting in lens

screen wash reservoir cap missing

surface corrosion on all underside suspension components and rear inner sills

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,999 miles

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

Front windscreen washer tank cap missing

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front panel damage

Nearside Front wheel arch has slight damage

Nearside Rear bumper has slight sharp edge

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

surface corrosion on underside inner sills and suspension components

Fail 3 Nov 2020 79,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2019 78,428 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 78,424 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 76,922 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 13 Nov 2018 76,920 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 13 Nov 2017 75,675 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 68,727 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 10 Nov 2015 64,066 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 58,888 miles

centre brake light not working.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 55,504 miles

sill covers fitted, outer sills not tested

Pass 13 Nov 2012 48,363 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 41,917 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,219 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 30,509 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2009 30,509 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,415 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 19,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,031 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 YDU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDU, 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 YDU is a 2003 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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