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GR53 CLO

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,770 mi
Last recorded123,770 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 CLO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 123,770 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 119,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 119,878 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 116,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 112,006 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Oct 2021 107,646 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 107,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 103,318 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 99,420 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 94,213 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 88,473 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 88,473 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 83,069 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 83,066 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 77,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre getting low,3mm..

Offside Front tyre cut in tread, but no cords showing..

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 72,528 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 72,436 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,150 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,013 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 49,807 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 49,771 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 45,275 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,373 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 39,619 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,524 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to check n/s/r belt fully

Park brake lever high, recommend adjustment

Fail 26 Jun 2007 28,524 miles

Child seat fitted, unable to check n/s/r belt fully

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Park brake lever high, recommend adjustment

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 CLO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 CLO, 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 CLO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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