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LW53 GBE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

135,676 mi
Last recorded135,676 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 GBE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 135,676 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 135,676 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2025 132,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 121,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 111,813 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 104,829 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 101,567 miles

Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 93,716 miles

Engine cover and under-tray fitted not allowing full inspection on some components.

Front wipers are smearing

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 86,821 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking / perishing and balding on outer edge very strong advise change and wheel alignment asap (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and perishing in primary grooves advise change (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to balding on inner and outer edge strong advise change and wheel alignment asap (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear bumper and boot damaged no sharp projections at time of test

engine cover fitted

engine under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2018 82,638 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2018 82,638 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 75,584 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper and boot lid damaged o/s

Fail 21 Oct 2017 75,584 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inner lens (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel and effort slightly low n/s (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear bumper and boot lid damaged o/s

Pass 20 Oct 2016 51,864 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

slight oil leak

under -trays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 51,864 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight oil leak

under -trays fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2015 42,113 miles

nearside rear seat has a child seat fitted so unable to check the seat belt

Pass 25 Oct 2014 36,258 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 32,148 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 32,139 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 31,798 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 29,384 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 24,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 21,635 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 18,573 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 14,043 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,909 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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LW53 GBE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LW53 GBE, 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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LW53 GBE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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