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KW53 JHZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,717 mi
Last recorded97,717 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW53 JHZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 97,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 97,270 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 96,841 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 96,339 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 95,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 95,666 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 94,232 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 92,486 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 92,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction MIL illuminated indicating a fault. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 89,280 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,052 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON

Pass 19 Nov 2014 84,425 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2014 84,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides front bottom ball joint rubbers perished

front number plate cracked

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 84,257 miles

both sides front bottom ball joint rubbers perished

front number plate cracked

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 82,829 miles

nsf beam intensity poor/weak

Fail 15 Jul 2013 82,829 miles

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

nsf beam intensity poor/weak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 81,059 miles

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

front brake discs appear slightly worn

Fail 1 Aug 2011 79,116 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 79,116 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 79,065 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 68,781 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 56,632 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,478 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 32,793 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 31,534 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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KW53 JHZ 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 76.9%.

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 KW53 JHZ, 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 KW53 JHZ registered?

KW53 JHZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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The MOT history for KW53 JHZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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