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EF53 OME

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

148,573 mi
Last recorded148,573 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF53 OME
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 148,573 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 148,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 141,640 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 141,639 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Attention to Hand Brake Adjustment

Nearside Front Fog Lamp Not Working

Pass 11 Jan 2023 132,600 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 132,600 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 126,855 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 126,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 121,901 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 115,594 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,564 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 106,564 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 97,766 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 89,609 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 89,573 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 85,929 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 79,260 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2012 74,026 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 70,146 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 63,480 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 56,392 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 49,453 miles

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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)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 42,614 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,675 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 OME is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OME, 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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EF53 OME is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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