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DN53 WCT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,056 mi
Last recorded151,056 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 WCT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 151,056 miles

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

all steering/ suspension components corroded

both sills/all underside of vehicle corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

engine light on pre july 2008

Fail 8 Apr 2019 150,928 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

all steering/ suspension components corroded

both sills/all underside of vehicle corroded

brake pipes corroded

covers & shields fitted

engine light on pre july 2008

Pass 21 Apr 2018 141,167 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted

offside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Fail 18 Apr 2018 141,161 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-body corroded in prescribed areas

Under-trays fitted

offside front shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Pass 28 Mar 2017 134,827 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 123,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring chaffing

covers & shields fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2016 123,835 miles

Nearside Front coil spring chaffing

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

covers & shields fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2015 115,138 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 101,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres on limit

Pass 25 Apr 2013 95,857 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn low

rear brakes inbalanced

rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Apr 2012 89,229 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 73,466 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 73,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 May 2009 65,459 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 65,459 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 53,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 37,968 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 37,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.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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DN53 WCT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DN53 WCT, 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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DN53 WCT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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