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LW53 HWA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

109,315 mi
Last recorded109,315 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 109,315 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 106,128 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting missing but exhaust supported sufficiently (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear wiper arm broken

Pass 8 Jan 2024 102,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear surface rust.

Fail 8 Jan 2024 102,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear surface rust.

Pass 11 Jan 2023 99,066 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

under tray fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,368 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 91,702 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 82,135 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 76,894 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 71,503 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 67,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 63,192 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 31,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

battery cover fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2013 55,788 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2012 53,071 miles

rear centre high level stop light inop

Pass 10 Jan 2011 49,482 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,489 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,914 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,210 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 HWA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HWA, 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 HWA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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