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GR53 LWD

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

172,776 mi
Last recorded172,776 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LWD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 172,776 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear parking brake only just met efficiency

Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 162,639 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2021 154,335 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear offside rear brake backing plates getting rust

Offside Rear under and outer sills slight damage

chassis getting rusty

front and rear suspension getting rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2021 154,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear- front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear offside rear brake backing plates getting rust

Offside Rear under and outer sills slight damage

chassis getting rusty

front and rear suspension getting rusty

Pass 5 Feb 2020 148,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 139,804 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 139,804 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 136,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Feb 2018 136,552 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 131,693 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 61,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 120,362 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured side (1.1.A.3e)

engine/management light on in dash

Pass 12 Feb 2015 106,120 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 106,037 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 96,966 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

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

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Fail 11 Feb 2014 96,966 miles

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

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

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2013 87,937 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2012 79,414 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 79,414 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 71,250 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 71,250 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 60,972 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 50,325 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,852 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 38,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 26,963 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 LWD is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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