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GR53 LXW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

152,320 mi
Last recorded152,320 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR53 LXW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,320 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 140,421 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 140,421 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 134,142 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 122,418 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

windscreen washers poor

windscreen wipers slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2016 89,308 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,308 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 86,380 miles

n/s wiper blade

Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,142 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 74,453 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 74,453 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 61,928 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 55,787 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 48,370 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,559 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 39,557 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 25,805 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 25,739 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LXW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXW, 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 LXW registered?

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

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