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GR53 LXJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

93,556 mi
Last recorded93,556 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2025 93,556 miles

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

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

Nearside Front cover missing of repeater lamp

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged and also bumper

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

Offside Front drivers seat belt intermittently not clipping in

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle at the rear

Rear rear heat shield above rear exhaust box loose

both rear tyres showing signs of cracks

Fail 26 Feb 2025 93,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front cover missing of repeater lamp

Nearside Front wheel arch damaged and also bumper

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

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

Rear general corrosion under vehicle at the rear

Rear rear heat shield above rear exhaust box loose

both rear tyres showing signs of cracks

Pass 5 Mar 2024 86,455 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 86,453 miles

Emissions unable to be completed o2 sensor not reading correctly (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working both sides (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front wheel arch cover loose on front passenger side

Pass 20 Mar 2023 81,712 miles

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

Offside Front condensation in head lamp

Offside Rear condensation in rear lamp

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

manufactures covers and under tray fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 30 Mar 2022 78,484 miles

Condensation in offside rear lamp

Covers over both outer sills

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

interior mirror deteriorating

Fail 22 Mar 2022 78,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Condensation in offside rear lamp

Covers over both outer sills

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

interior mirror deteriorating

slight damage nearside front inner wing plastic panel

Pass 31 Mar 2021 74,603 miles

Nearside Front inner wing cover damaged

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

condensation in offside rear lamp

covers over both outer sills

Pass 25 Mar 2020 73,021 miles

Covers over both outer sills

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

condensation in offside headlamp

condensation in offside rear position lamp

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

reverse lamp not working

Fail 25 Mar 2020 73,021 miles

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

Covers over both outer sills

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

condensation in offside headlamp

condensation in offside rear position lamp

nearside front inner wheel arch cover damaged

reverse lamp not working

Pass 4 Apr 2019 69,657 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

condensation in both rear lamps

covers over both outer sills

slight damage on nearside front inner wheel arch cover

Fail 27 Mar 2019 69,633 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

condensation in both rear lamps

covers over both outer sills

slight damage on nearside front inner wheel arch cover

Pass 20 Mar 2018 65,713 miles

Covers over both outer sills

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner wing cover/ bumper insecure

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

condensation in both rear lamps

Fail 20 Mar 2018 65,713 miles

Covers over both outer sills

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front inner wing cover/ bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view interior (8.1.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

condensation in both rear lamps

Pass 23 Mar 2017 62,288 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in offside rear lamp

covers over both outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2017 62,288 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in offside rear lamp

covers over both outer sills

Pass 14 Mar 2016 59,275 miles

Covers over both outer sills

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

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

oil leak around gearbox

slight damage on nearside front inner wing panel

Fail 14 Mar 2016 59,275 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Covers over both outer sills

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

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

oil leak around gearbox

slight damage on nearside front inner wing panel

Pass 25 Mar 2015 56,933 miles

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in offside rear lamp

covers over both outer sills

Fail 25 Mar 2015 56,933 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condensation in offside rear lamp

covers over both outer sills

Pass 18 Mar 2014 53,586 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

condensation in both rear lamps

covers over both outer sills

Pass 15 Mar 2013 50,349 miles

Front bumper insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

plastic covers over both outer sills

Pass 29 Mar 2012 47,482 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wiper blade starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Mar 2011 44,555 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2011 44,555 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,077 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2010 40,945 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2009 38,225 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 38,225 miles

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Mar 2008 35,095 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 35,095 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 11 Apr 2006 14,942 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 14,942 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 LXJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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