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BC53 BCZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,839 mi
Last recorded187,839 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 BCZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2019 187,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 179,595 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 179,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 170,529 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 157,516 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 7 Aug 2015 138,153 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 127,645 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Oct 2013 119,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 106,296 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 105,056 miles

NSR bumper corner adrift (advise only).

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 100,769 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 19 Oct 2010 85,709 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 79,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 79,324 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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BC53 BCZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 BC53 BCZ, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BC53 BCZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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