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HS53 ESO

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

155,123 mi
Last recorded155,123 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS53 ESO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 May 2026 155,123 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (Engine Management Light is on) (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (Split) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (Corroded) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body sills area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 138,385 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2025 138,381 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 125,206 miles

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

Parking brake (lever) needs slight adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 123,406 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

Fail 3 Mar 2023 123,406 miles

Brake lever has slight travel

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 122,001 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 119,677 miles

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

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 11 Mar 2020 117,141 miles

Parking brake needs slight adjustment

Pass 18 Mar 2019 115,573 miles

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 115,573 miles

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

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

Front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 115,570 miles

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

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

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

small cut to n/s front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 13 Mar 2018 112,743 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Front wipers worn

Pass 28 Feb 2017 110,495 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 107,750 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 106,090 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2015 106,078 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre rear brake light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2014 103,242 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 103,242 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 83,075 miles

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

engine warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2011 71,229 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 59,611 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 49,963 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,026 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 31,758 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2007 31,758 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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HS53 ESO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HS53 ESO, 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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HS53 ESO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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