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EG53 DXL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

142,397 mi
Last recorded142,397 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG53 DXL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 142,397 miles

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2016 142,397 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 132,974 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,974 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 123,190 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 123,190 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 112,600 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 112,591 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 100,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 100,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 85,121 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 72,794 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 72,794 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 61,146 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 47,401 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,401 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 28,337 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 28,337 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EG53 DXL 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 52.6%.

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 EG53 DXL, 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 EG53 DXL registered?

EG53 DXL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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