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BW53 MBF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

145,200 mi
Last recorded145,200 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 MBF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 145,200 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear corrosion to suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2024 138,402 miles

coolant leak present

general light corrosion to suspension

general light corrosion to underbody

Pass 19 Jan 2023 129,864 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 122,285 miles

corrosion to n/s drive shaft

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Fail 20 Jan 2022 122,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to n/s drive shaft

general corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 21 Jan 2021 114,615 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 106,968 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 98,882 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 89,670 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 80,423 miles

Central exhaust mounting corroded

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 9 Jan 2016 72,090 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 64,094 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2015 63,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 18 Jan 2014 55,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 55,933 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 50,660 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 50,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both rear tyres wear on edge 205 55r16

Pass 26 Jan 2012 44,206 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)

off side head lamp pattern poor

Fail 26 Jan 2012 44,206 miles

off side head lamp pattern poor

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 38,056 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 31,231 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 24,835 miles

front and rear pads close to wear limit

Pass 25 Jan 2008 17,895 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,530 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 MBF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BW53 MBF, 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 MBF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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