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GR53 BDU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

134,680 mi
Last recorded134,680 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 BDU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 134,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Dec 2021 134,680 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer edge on limit 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,565 miles

Age related under body corroison

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 130,565 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Both front (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Age related under body corroison

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f to rear @ rear (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 129,972 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

age related under body corrosion

centre brake light not working

offside rear bumper sharp edge[ not excessive]

Fail 6 Nov 2019 129,972 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front to rear [at rear] (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

age related under body corrosion

centre brake light not working

offside rear bumper sharp edge[ not excessive]

Pass 20 Nov 2018 129,534 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

slight damage rear bumper showing slight sharp edge

Fail 20 Nov 2018 129,534 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly chafed both front (1.1.12 (b) (i))

centre stop light not working

slight damage rear bumper showing slight sharp edge

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 129,127 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,409 miles

unable to check all brake pads fully and discs pitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 126,409 miles

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

unable to check all brake pads fully and discs pitted

Pass 17 Dec 2015 125,008 miles

Centre center stop light not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

brake disc faces pitted

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear brake hose

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed and cracked

Fail 17 Dec 2015 125,008 miles

Centre center stop light not working

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake disc faces pitted

nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded at rear brake hose

nearside rear tyre wall scuffed and cracked

Fail 10 Dec 2014 124,128 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Dec 2014 124,128 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Nov 2013 122,453 miles

center stop light not working

unable to check brake pads fully

Fail 27 Nov 2013 122,453 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

center stop light not working

unable to check brake pads fully

Pass 18 Oct 2012 120,945 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 120,945 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 108,024 miles

high level stop light not working

Fail 19 Oct 2011 108,024 miles

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

high level stop light not working

Pass 11 Oct 2010 93,375 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 77,705 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 63,611 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 63,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 51,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 51,596 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 41,666 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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GR53 BDU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 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 GR53 BDU, 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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GR53 BDU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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