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LA53 LXC

2004 Toyota Avensis

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,470 mi
Last recorded131,470 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA53 LXC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2019 131,470 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,118 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 130,112 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 115,342 miles

Nearside Front Foglight cracked

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside number plate light intermittently not working

Surface corrosion in innr sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections

Surface corrosion in innr sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections

Water inside nearside rear lamp and offside headlamp

Fail 14 Jan 2017 115,342 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing Bottom ball joint split pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Steering locking device missing Track rod end split pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Nearside Front Foglight cracked

Offside Parking brake performance weak

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside number plate light intermittently not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration -plate not fully secure, BOTH

Surface corrosion in innr sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections

Surface corrosion in innr sills/floors, boot floor and rear chassis sections

Water inside nearside rear lamp and offside headlamp

Pass 31 Dec 2015 94,000 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 94,000 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 72,747 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 56,075 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside front tyre has side wall damaged

Fail 11 Jan 2014 56,075 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres have sidwall damaged

Pass 5 Jan 2013 50,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers not clearing very well

Fail 5 Jan 2013 50,471 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wipers not clearing very well

Pass 23 Jan 2012 44,967 miles

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

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

offside front tyre has sidewall damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2011 38,172 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 38,172 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 32,237 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 28,814 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and swmall dig in outer wall

new rear brake pads fitted and pedal goes down slightly fluid on lower limit

offside front small dig in outer wall

under trays offside tray cracked

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 LXC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

LA53 LXC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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