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MU03 SAR

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

226,766 mi
Last recorded226,766 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMU03 SAR
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 226,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 222,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 222,916 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 217,726 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 214,369 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 211,225 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2020 209,185 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2019 205,003 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2018 198,048 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2017 189,448 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 189,422 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 179,547 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

front licence plate damaged slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2015 173,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

o/s rear tyre kerb damaged and cut inner edge

rear inner sills corroding

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 16 Oct 2014 166,223 miles

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 8 Nov 2013 160,608 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edges

n/s front tyre wall cut

Pass 5 Nov 2012 151,401 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2011 140,305 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,033 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 119,168 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 119,168 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 111,453 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 94,366 miles

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

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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MU03 SAR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MU03 SAR, 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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What year was MU03 SAR registered?

MU03 SAR is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is MU03 SAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for MU03 SAR shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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