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GR53 LTU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,912 mi
Last recorded84,912 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LTU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2021 84,912 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2021 84,912 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 80,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 76,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2019 76,716 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,107 miles

Both rear tyres and O/S/F in poor condition.

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 64,773 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 59,642 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 54,018 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 46,612 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 38,802 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2013 38,305 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 38,305 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2012 36,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight split wipers

Pass 17 Jan 2012 36,330 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

slight split wipers

Pass 30 Dec 2010 35,079 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 33,425 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 26,938 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 18,631 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 LTU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LTU, 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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What year was GR53 LTU registered?

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

Is GR53 LTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 LTU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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