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MD53 ZXB

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,871 mi
Last recorded128,871 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 ZXB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2018 128,871 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 120,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 112,486 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 112,437 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 104,188 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 96,228 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 96,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 17 Jul 2013 87,663 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 87,663 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 4 Jul 2012 79,536 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 79,536 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs are worn and lipped

Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,032 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 60,241 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 60,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 48,707 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jan 2009 45,790 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 35,540 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 25,293 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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MD53 ZXB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD53 ZXB, 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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MD53 ZXB is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 January 2004.

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