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EF53 ECV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,378 mi
Last recorded170,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 ECV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 170,378 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 170,378 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 161,844 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 154,585 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 144,518 miles

Front brake discs lipped

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Fail 30 Jan 2014 144,518 miles

Front brake discs lipped

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

O/S/R brake binding slightly

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 135,514 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 126,496 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 126,496 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 116,779 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 116,779 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 106,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 96,725 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 83,837 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,306 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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EF53 ECV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EF53 ECV, 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 EF53 ECV registered?

EF53 ECV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is EF53 ECV safe to buy?

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