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LY53 ZVW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,787 mi
Last recorded170,787 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 ZVW
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 170,787 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on nearside bodywork

e m l light on

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 170,621 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

corrosion and wear on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

damage on nearside bodywork

e m l light on

imbalance on rear brakes

nearside tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 161,298 miles

Oil leak major leak, whole engine and gearbox area soaked ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have rust areas on (3.5.1i)

engine check light illuminated indicating fault

engine undertray hanging down due to weight of oil soaked into soundproofing felt

Fail 27 Feb 2017 161,298 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre bracket rusted off (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall split all the way around circumference exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak major leak, whole engine and gearbox area soaked ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs have rust areas on (3.5.1i)

engine check light illuminated indicating fault

engine undertray hanging down due to weight of oil soaked into soundproofing felt

Pass 16 Feb 2016 154,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 154,475 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 147,267 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 137,786 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 137,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 124,521 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 112,210 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 103,708 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 97,419 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 92,487 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 81,584 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 73,854 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front brake pass on balance reading high require attention

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,740 miles

1)Rear numberplate starting to deteriorate †2)Front brake discs lipped.(Pads 60% worn)

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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LY53 ZVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LY53 ZVW, 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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LY53 ZVW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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