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CT53 LWJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,819 mi
Last recorded152,819 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT53 LWJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 152,819 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 149,809 miles

Lower under tray and top engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 147,986 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 146,368 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 143,606 miles

Lower under tray and top covers fitted

Pass 27 Dec 2020 141,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 140,375 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 140,174 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 130,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 122,679 miles

both rear inner wheel arch brake pipe badly corroded

both rear tyres over five years old and side badly cracking

engine oil level low

Pass 20 Jan 2017 113,940 miles

cuts in outer sidewalls of rear tyres

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 107,802 miles

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

both rear tie rod boots splitting

engine covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2016 107,802 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn smooth on edges

both rear tie rod boots splitting

engine covers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 93,656 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamps output is slightly lower then the n/s

various suspension and brake components coroded

Fail 20 Jan 2014 93,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlamps output is slightly lower then the n/s

various suspension and brake components coroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 87,457 miles

both front tyres worn smooth on inner part of tread

nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner part of tread

Pass 10 Jan 2012 78,634 miles

loud squeak from offside front brake

nearside front inner wheel rim damaged considerably

nearside rear tyre tread unevenly worn on inner edge

slight buckle in both rear wheel rims

Pass 10 Jan 2011 69,581 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 61,278 miles

front brake balance close to maximum

offside front brake disc heavely corroded

slight fluctuation in offside front foot brake effort

Pass 13 Jan 2009 54,731 miles

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

Fail 13 Jan 2009 54,731 miles

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

offside headlamp aim set on upper limit

Pass 18 Dec 2007 42,051 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 42,051 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,668 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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CT53 LWJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CT53 LWJ, 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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CT53 LWJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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