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BL53 ULM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

118,875 mi
Last recorded118,875 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 ULM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 118,875 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 118,875 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 106,215 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 103,140 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

some handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2009 103,140 miles

some handbrake travel

Pass 6 Jan 2009 90,790 miles

O/S/F inner cv boot leaking

Fail 6 Jan 2009 90,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

O/S/F inner cv boot leaking

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 75,411 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 75,411 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2007 57,252 miles

Condensation in nearside rear lamp lens

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,252 miles

Condensation in nearside rear lamp lens

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)

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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BL53 ULM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 BL53 ULM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL53 ULM registered?

BL53 ULM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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The MOT history for BL53 ULM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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