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GR53 LWU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,607 mi
Last recorded98,607 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 98,607 miles

advise slight bind from rear brakes

Fail 25 Jan 2017 98,607 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise slight bind from rear brakes

Pass 30 Sep 2015 86,867 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 86,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack arm ? (2.2.A.1b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 77,255 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2014 77,255 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 74,097 miles

slight freeplay in offside front rack end

Pass 26 Mar 2013 68,774 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 62,281 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 62,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,538 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 57,533 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 57,533 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,644 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 47,328 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 39,936 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 39,133 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 38,786 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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 LWU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LWU, 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 LWU registered?

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

Is GR53 LWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 LWU shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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