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LA53 CZJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 CZJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 121,594 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body component slightly loose Slam panel has no fixings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Fixings missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Headlamp loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2025 121,578 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Body component slightly loose Slam panel has no fixings (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Fixings missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose Headlamp loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 May 2024 116,132 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 May 2024 116,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2023 107,819 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 107,819 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2022 100,652 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 95,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

nearside front headlight slightly cloudy

Pass 16 Jun 2020 85,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside headlamp has a reduced light output

Fail 11 Jun 2020 85,185 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both side headlamps lens corroded (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 81,411 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 81,411 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,955 miles

o/s/r brake pipe corroding where it joins the flex hose

rear suspension subframe and mountings corroding

Pass 15 Jun 2017 71,667 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 67,292 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 61,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre,tread worn very low on the inner edge

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

screw in the n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,778 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2013 54,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 51,475 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 47,001 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 36,063 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 29,455 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 23,021 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 23,021 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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LA53 CZJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 CZJ, 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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LA53 CZJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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