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MM53 OAJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

184,319 mi
Last recorded184,319 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 OAJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 184,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 26 Sep 2015 184,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a nail in it

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 168,427 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

Fail 23 Sep 2014 168,316 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

centre stop light not working

Fail 19 Sep 2013 149,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2013 149,644 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 128,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2012 128,883 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Sep 2011 112,981 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)

Fail 17 Sep 2011 112,981 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,622 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 85,804 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 85,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 68,858 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 68,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 49,146 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 OAJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 OAJ, 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 OAJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 February 2004.

Is MM53 OAJ safe to buy?

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