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BC53 GNV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

138,654 mi
Last recorded138,654 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC53 GNV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,654 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 138,186 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 114,758 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jul 2016 114,703 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

coil spring corroded all four springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 114,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,558 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2015 106,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 87,183 miles

near side rear tyre side walls perrishing.

Fail 15 Sep 2014 87,183 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side rear tyre side walls perrishing.

Fail 7 Oct 2013 73,696 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

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

PARK BRAKE WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT SOON

Pass 7 Oct 2013 73,696 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

PARK BRAKE WILL REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT SOON

Pass 2 Oct 2012 49,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S wiper blde worn at extreme end.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Oct 2011 67,669 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 65,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

smoke test close to spec

Pass 29 Oct 2010 65,438 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

smoke test close to spec

Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,591 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 62,567 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 60,041 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 56,940 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 56,940 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 55,831 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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BC53 GNV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BC53 GNV, 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 GNV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 24 February 2004.

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