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DC53 AAN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

238,483 mi
Last recorded238,483 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 AAN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2017 238,483 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 229,168 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 229,168 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 220,996 miles

Retest on old system Certificate Number 728126145200

Fail 3 Sep 2015 220,995 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 210,702 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 210,702 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 19 Jun 2014 210,697 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2013 198,091 miles

Advise nearside front tyre has a cut on its side wall

Advise nearside rear tyre feathered

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 198,091 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Advise nearside front tyre has a cut on its side wall

Advise nearside rear tyre feathered

EML light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 172,423 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 172,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 153,838 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 153,838 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 119,250 miles

unable to check rear seatbelts due to fitment of child seats in rear of vehicle

Fail 10 Jun 2009 119,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

unable to check rear seatbelts due to fitment of child seats in rear of vehicle

Pass 6 Jun 2008 97,495 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 97,493 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2007 67,017 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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DC53 AAN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 DC53 AAN, 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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DC53 AAN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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