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MC53 NVA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

244,316 mi
Last recorded244,316 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 NVA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 244,316 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover and under trays fitted

nearside front washer jet partially blocked

rear handbrake effective but on limit

Fail 9 Feb 2019 244,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and has slight wear on outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2018 239,387 miles

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front tyres perishing nearside and offside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 239,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on the inner edge (4.1.D.1a)

Central Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Front tyres perishing nearside and offside

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (2.4.A.3)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 233,169 miles

EML on.

Engine cover fitted.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 233,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML on.

Engine cover fitted.

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 223,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Fail 23 Jan 2016 223,196 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion under (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Feb 2015 205,150 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 179,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Feb 2014 179,687 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 153,228 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 137,293 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 129,186 miles

parking brake travel.

Pass 5 Feb 2010 118,173 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 16 Feb 2009 106,327 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,053 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 67,489 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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MC53 NVA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MC53 NVA, 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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MC53 NVA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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