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GR53 LRY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

116,048 mi
Last recorded116,048 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LRY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2025 116,048 miles

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

all brake discs pitted/ corroded

oil leak

rear subframe corroded

underbody of vehicle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 115,731 miles

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

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

Nearside condensation in headlamp

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 114,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2022 110,136 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam , fitted below mirror ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 102,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 95,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint before rear silncer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 95,936 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre starting to crack and perish

exhaust system showing signs of age

Pass 28 Feb 2019 87,098 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 87,078 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced osf/nsf (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 80,105 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 72,911 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 72,911 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 66,255 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 56,118 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 9 Feb 2015 56,109 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 30 Jan 2014 48,441 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 41,807 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 35,518 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 31,354 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,151 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 22,996 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,316 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,306 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 LRY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GR53 LRY registered?

GR53 LRY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 4 February 2004.

Is GR53 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 LRY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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