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DK53 FHM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

175,023 mi
Last recorded175,023 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 FHM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2019 175,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 175,023 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 168,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded ALL (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 161,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 161,085 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 150,193 miles

Centre Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil Leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 139,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Feb 2015 139,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 130,076 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2014 130,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 120,052 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front bumper insecure

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2012 103,578 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 91,801 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 80,377 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 64,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 64,987 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 51,570 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 51,570 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 31,590 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 31,590 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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DK53 FHM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DK53 FHM, 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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DK53 FHM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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