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MM53 BEM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,264 mi
Last recorded127,264 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 BEM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2017 127,264 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp inop

o/s front arm corroded

travel h/brake

Fail 15 Dec 2017 127,264 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

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

Oil leak ()

centre stop lamp inop

o/s front arm corroded

travel h/brake

Pass 9 Jan 2017 124,068 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

front no plate damaged

o/s h/lamp poor

rear tyres worn outer edges

Fail 9 Jan 2017 124,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak ()

front no plate damaged

o/s h/lamp poor

rear tyres worn outer edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,219 miles

engine light on dash

oil leak engine

Fail 7 Jan 2016 122,219 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine light on dash

oil leak engine

Pass 10 Dec 2014 113,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 113,849 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 104,220 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2014 104,220 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 93,055 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 93,055 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 82,305 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 82,305 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 72,033 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 63,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,098 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 43,511 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 31,869 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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MM53 BEM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MM53 BEM, 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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MM53 BEM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 January 2004.

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