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BW53 EZV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

179,579 mi
Last recorded179,579 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 EZV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2018 179,579 miles

Rear rear child seats fitted preventing a full inspection of adult belts.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 179,495 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear rear child seats fitted preventing a full inspection of adult belts.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 170,177 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Nov 2017 170,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 160,561 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Dec 2015 150,693 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seat belt

engine light on

Fail 8 Dec 2015 150,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear unable to check seat belt

engine light on

Pass 21 Nov 2014 140,490 miles

unable to check nearside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2014 140,490 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

unable to check nearside rear adult seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2013 128,536 miles

engine pulley has rattle

Fail 28 Nov 2013 128,536 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine pulley has rattle

Pass 6 Dec 2012 119,658 miles

Engine under shield loose

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

Fail 6 Dec 2012 119,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine under shield loose

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 106,662 miles

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 106,662 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Both front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,096 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,035 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 51,219 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 31,699 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 31,699 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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BW53 EZV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BW53 EZV, 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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BW53 EZV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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