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HD53 TZH

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

156,841 mi
Last recorded156,841 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 TZH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 156,841 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 156,841 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 147,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 147,453 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 140,808 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side-wall is slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre outer side-wall is slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 140,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Nearside rear tyre outer side-wall is slightly deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre outer side-wall is slightly deteriorated

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 133,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on at time of test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 129,118 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 124,900 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 124,815 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

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

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

Front brake pads wearing thin.

Nearside rear tyre worn on edges and very close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 24 Jan 2011 118,120 miles

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

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

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

accident damage o/s front . travel at h/ brake lever

Fail 24 Jan 2011 118,120 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

accident damage o/s front . travel at h/ brake lever

Fail 14 Jan 2011 117,996 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Dec 2009 103,214 miles

Front brake pads worn thin.

Long parking brake lever travel.

Pass 4 Dec 2008 95,436 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 95,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 89,164 miles

o/s front wing damaged

slight warp on both front brake discs

Fail 3 Dec 2007 89,164 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s front wing damaged

slight warp on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Nov 2006 78,885 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 78,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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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HD53 TZH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 HD53 TZH, 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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HD53 TZH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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