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ET53 ZCF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

117,789 mi
Last recorded117,789 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 ZCF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2019 117,789 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Fail 30 Dec 2019 117,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

condensation in n/s headlamp

Pass 9 Jan 2019 110,073 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 110,073 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2017 102,286 miles

headlamps have condensation behind lens

Fail 23 Dec 2017 102,286 miles

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

headlamps have condensation behind lens

Pass 2 Dec 2016 91,162 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 77,319 miles

Offside Front head lamp slightly dim

Fail 6 Jan 2016 77,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front head lamp slightly dim

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Feb 2015 70,099 miles

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

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 2 Feb 2015 70,099 miles

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

engine management lamp on

Pass 20 Jan 2014 62,473 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 62,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 57,048 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 50,458 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,576 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on edges of tread

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,876 miles

rear wiper rubber starting to split

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 32,292 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 25,872 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2007 22,116 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 22,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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ET53 ZCF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ET53 ZCF, 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 ET53 ZCF registered?

ET53 ZCF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is ET53 ZCF safe to buy?

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