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DF53 YJO

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

153,178 mi
Last recorded153,178 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 YJO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 153,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 153,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 146,442 miles

Indicator switch faulty not lit up (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 146,442 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch faulty not lit up (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 135,144 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

hi level stop lamp not working

mil light on

Pass 28 Dec 2016 126,703 miles

Engine Warning Lamp On Constantly But Emissions Unaffected

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,792 miles

Nearside Front wiper split but still clears windscreen effectively

childseat fitted

engine light on

Fail 5 Jan 2015 112,997 miles

Engine Management Light On

NS Headlamp Has Beam Altering Sticker Attached Causing Slight Distortion Of Beam Pattern

NSF Tyre Sidewall Cut But Cords Not Visible

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 112,997 miles

Engine Management Light On

NS Headlamp Has Beam Altering Sticker Attached Causing Slight Distortion Of Beam Pattern

NSF Tyre Sidewall Cut But Cords Not Visible

Pass 27 Dec 2013 104,993 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 96,889 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,889 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 86,775 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 76,372 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 66,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,534 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,838 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 41,579 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 24,228 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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DF53 YJO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 DF53 YJO, 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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What year was DF53 YJO registered?

DF53 YJO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 January 2004.

Is DF53 YJO safe to buy?

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