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BT53 SBV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

166,319 mi
Last recorded166,319 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 SBV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 166,319 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged tyre outer sidewall slight damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn to 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill cover fitted

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper suspension top strut/ assembly corroded

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play joint worn to maximum limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre tread worn to 3mm

Offside Outer sill cover fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper suspension top strut/assembly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 161,201 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2023 156,979 miles

no reverse light

Pass 21 Oct 2022 154,794 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 151,668 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 149,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 147,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 143,586 miles

Exhaust condition> back box joint leaking.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 137,350 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 131,369 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,434 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy surface corrosion to front & rear suspension arms

Fail 10 Dec 2014 123,985 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 123,985 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 118,470 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 110,005 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,074 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 97,117 miles

damage to nearside rear tyre inner wall

Pass 14 Dec 2009 92,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 87,025 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 80,776 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 75,116 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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BT53 SBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 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 BT53 SBV, 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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BT53 SBV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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