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GR53 LYF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,430 mi
Last recorded110,430 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 110,430 miles

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

both rear lamps have water ingress

Fail 15 Jan 2025 110,430 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

both rear lamps have water ingress

Pass 8 Jan 2024 108,051 miles

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

both rear lamps have water ingress

Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 105,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 102,675 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 102,675 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 100,466 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 98,570 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 95,704 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 95,704 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 90,331 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 84,298 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 77,642 miles

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 1 Feb 2016 77,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2015 73,677 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 70,555 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 64,928 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,858 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 59,858 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 53,532 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 53,532 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 46,882 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 39,157 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 31,591 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 26,955 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 LYF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

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

Is GR53 LYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR53 LYF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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