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LM53 GZC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

123,324 mi
Last recorded123,324 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 GZC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 123,324 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 112,610 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,602 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 88,341 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 78,289 miles

Oil leak

all tyres care should be taken to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural and cuts deterioration

Fail 10 Nov 2011 78,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

all tyres care should be taken to distinguish between normal undulations in the carcass, resulting from manufacturing, and lumps or bulges caused by structural and cuts deterioration

Fail 15 Sep 2011 77,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front discs in poor condition

N/s/f tyre deep cut to sidewall but no cords exposed

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

Suspension knock from front end unable to detect where from?

Fail 24 Nov 2010 72,619 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 72,619 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 63,621 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 63,621 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,672 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 55,672 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,254 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 46,254 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 35,866 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 35,866 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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LM53 GZC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 LM53 GZC, 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 LM53 GZC registered?

LM53 GZC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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