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AP51 BZS

2001 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

189,768 mi
Last recorded189,768 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP51 BZS
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 189,768 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

centre stop lamp not working

front licence plate damaged slightly

n/s front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 31 Aug 2017 189,611 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front licence plate damaged slightly

n/s front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriorated

Offside Front Direction indicator has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded slightly (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sills (6.1.B.2)

centre stop lamp not working

Pass 1 Sep 2016 166,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 166,546 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 144,091 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 144,091 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 123,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 123,588 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 110,102 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 103,555 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 103,551 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 96,577 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 92,046 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 92,046 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 88,454 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear discs corroding

tread depths low

Pass 28 Aug 2008 85,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 72,089 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 71,944 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 56,832 miles

small cuts in rear tyres

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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AP51 BZS is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 AP51 BZS, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AP51 BZS is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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