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HT53 OMB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

203,031 mi
Last recorded203,031 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 OMB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2025 203,031 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 202,993 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested both (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 195,585 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 187,850 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 177,189 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 169,050 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 169,050 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 162,320 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Back box hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 155,762 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 147,803 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 147,803 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 138,673 miles

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

fuel flap difficult to release

o/s/f ad repeater lamps fading

rear brake discs worn all brake pads not visable

Fail 2 Feb 2017 138,552 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

fuel flap difficult to release

o/s/f ad repeater lamps fading

rear brake discs worn all brake pads not visable

Pass 19 Feb 2016 128,996 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 120,397 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2014 111,432 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Unable to test nearside rear seat belt as baby seat fitted time of test.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 111,432 miles

Unable to test nearside rear seat belt as baby seat fitted time of test.

Pass 9 Feb 2013 103,463 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,370 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,270 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 71,350 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 58,272 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,152 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 53,725 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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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HT53 OMB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HT53 OMB, 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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HT53 OMB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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