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LB53 OFT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,902 mi
Last recorded158,902 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 OFT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 158,902 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 152,747 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2025 152,747 miles

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 147,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear section exhaust bracket corroding

Pass 14 Jul 2023 140,775 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge requires attention soon (5.2.3 (e))

light rust to both rear inner sills

unable to see condition of brake pads through wheels at time of test

Pass 30 Jun 2022 132,781 miles

nearside plus offside rear chassis rusty

Fail 28 Jun 2022 132,781 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside plus offside rear chassis rusty

brake test not carried out due to fluid leak on offside rear

Pass 8 Jan 2021 125,949 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,041 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 114,431 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 107,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 101,485 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 95,440 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 87,982 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 80,606 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 80,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 73,874 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 73,874 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 67,071 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 58,839 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 58,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 51,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,228 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)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 23,632 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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LB53 OFT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB53 OFT, 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 LB53 OFT registered?

LB53 OFT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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