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GR53 BZA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

114,188 mi
Last recorded114,188 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 BZA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 114,188 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 113,194 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 110,846 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,126 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 103,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 103,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,601 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine light on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 81,093 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 70,049 miles

Clutch pedal heavy

ENGINE LIGHT ON

Rear tyre check 2-3000 miles

Fail 19 Jan 2012 69,884 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Clutch pedal heavy

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

STRONG ADVISE:- NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,529 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 53,212 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 53,212 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 44,404 miles

all tyres worn outer edges,nsr tyre wearing lowish tread

Fail 21 Jan 2009 44,404 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres worn outer edges,nsr tyre wearing lowish tread

Pass 28 Jan 2008 38,801 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 31,759 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN CHECK 6000 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 BZA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BZA, 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 BZA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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