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LS53 UGM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,374 mi
Last recorded142,374 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 UGM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 142,374 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 138,392 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

general age related corrosion underneath the vehicle

Fail 16 Jan 2025 138,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

general age related corrosion underneath the vehicle

Pass 6 Mar 2024 129,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,413 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 108,037 miles

General under body and various suspension components corroded

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,330 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 99,330 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 89,053 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 77,750 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 68,775 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 64,391 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 60,171 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 55,675 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 51,175 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 51,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 46,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,291 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 42,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 37,826 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 33,052 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 28,925 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 22,893 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,262 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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LS53 UGM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LS53 UGM, 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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LS53 UGM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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