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LA53 BUE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

114,997 mi
Last recorded114,997 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 BUE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 114,997 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 114,986 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 110,967 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 106,364 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,571 miles

front and rear underbody slight surface corrosion

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 3 Mar 2022 99,571 miles

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

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

front and rear underbody slight surface corrosion

hand brake needs adjusting

Pass 28 May 2019 98,615 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 97,188 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 96,110 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 96,110 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 93,333 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2015 89,633 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2015 89,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 87,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 84,043 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 80,834 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 76,214 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 69,104 miles

front brake imbalance 24% limit is 25%

Fail 13 Mar 2010 69,104 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake imbalance 24% limit is 25%

Pass 14 Feb 2009 62,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 53,760 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 53,760 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 46,149 miles

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)

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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LA53 BUE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 LA53 BUE, 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 LA53 BUE registered?

LA53 BUE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2004.

Is LA53 BUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA53 BUE shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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