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DC53 MPF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,519 mi
Last recorded117,519 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC53 MPF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 117,519 miles

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

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

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

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

engine cover

Fail 5 Nov 2015 117,519 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

engine cover

Pass 3 Nov 2014 109,408 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Nov 2014 109,408 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Nov 2013 101,595 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

engine light on

Fail 2 Nov 2012 94,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking

Pass 2 Nov 2012 94,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tracking

Pass 3 Sep 2011 86,742 miles

high level brake light inop

o/s/f tyre starting to crack up

o/s/f wheel arch inner trim insecure

rear pads approx 80-85 % worn

Fail 19 Aug 2010 79,683 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 79,683 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 16,302 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 16,302 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 63,077 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 62,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,744 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 53,626 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 MPF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MPF, 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 MPF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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