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DC53 EGU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,657 mi
Last recorded133,657 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 EGU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,657 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,283 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills & both chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 121,490 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 116,584 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,149 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,298 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 106,324 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear lamp cluster have condensation

Fail 19 Jan 2018 106,318 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear lamp cluster have condensation

Pass 20 Jan 2017 101,109 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 96,366 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 90,870 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 84,623 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 79,193 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 72,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 67,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,560 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 62,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 57,846 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 51,004 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 51,000 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 44,605 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 EGU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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