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GR53 LWA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Brown Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,202 mi
Last recorded113,202 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LWA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 113,202 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Fail 17 Feb 2025 113,202 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Nearside and Offside (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle has general underbody corrosion to various areas including, but not limited to, integral body structures, suspension components, steering components, exhaust system and braking components

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 105,990 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Integral body structure repair covered in underseal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 105,987 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Halfshaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 96,414 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 90,102 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 84,327 miles

General underbody corrosion

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever mechanism has slight travel indicating system may require adjustment or repair

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2021 84,269 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 79,022 miles

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

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Fail 17 Feb 2020 79,019 miles

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

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2019 73,188 miles

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

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

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2018 68,430 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

under vehicle prescribed areas and suspension/braking/exhaust components are slightly corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,040 miles

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

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

all exhaust mountings slightly corroded

oil leak

under vehicle prescribed area and suspension/braking components slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,371 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 57,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 57,380 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Mar 2014 54,612 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 50,654 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 45,285 miles

Oil leak

nsr lamp has water inside

Fail 9 Mar 2012 45,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

nsr lamp has water inside

osr tyre has nail in tread

Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,083 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,493 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 37,493 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 34,435 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 32,249 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 32,249 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 26,516 miles

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 LWA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Brown with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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

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