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NH53 HGN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

178,178 mi
Last recorded178,178 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HGN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 178,178 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 178,175 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 167,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2018 167,419 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 160,200 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 160,200 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 150,075 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 150,075 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 138,306 miles

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

exhaust back box heat shield in-secure

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 14 Jan 2016 138,306 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

exhaust back box heat shield in-secure

o/s/r tyre scrubbed off on inner edge; no cords visible

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2015 127,935 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 115,103 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 102,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 90,561 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,681 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,394 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 66,394 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 55,488 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 44,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 31,625 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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NH53 HGN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NH53 HGN, 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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NH53 HGN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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