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GP53 OBT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,515 mi
Last recorded120,515 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 OBT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2021 120,515 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Underbody heavily corroding.

Pass 21 Mar 2020 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2020 117,595 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened bottom arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 114,679 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2019 114,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 109,782 miles

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mounting is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

Fail 23 Mar 2018 109,782 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear exhaust mounting is broken but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 28 Mar 2017 104,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Offside Front slight brake bind

Fail 20 Mar 2017 104,150 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 98,507 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 97,511 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREAS

N/S WIPER DETEIORATED

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 97,511 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

**OIL LEVEL LOW**

N/S AND O/S FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY CRACKED IN TREAD AREAS

N/S WIPER DETEIORATED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt HAS SMALL GREASE LEAK (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,845 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,883 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 84,882 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 72,551 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 55,382 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 50,117 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2010 50,117 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 41,839 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,104 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 24,765 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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GP53 OBT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver 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 GP53 OBT, 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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GP53 OBT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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