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NH53 VBL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

174,323 mi
Last recorded174,323 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 VBL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 174,323 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under the vehicle general corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2020 170,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2020 170,453 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Under the vehicle slightly general corroded

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 163,199 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted

underside of the vehicle has surface rust

Pass 18 Apr 2018 158,696 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front and rear suspension and rear inner sills corrision

offside front bumper slightly damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2017 155,822 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 14 Apr 2017 155,801 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 154,966 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 154,966 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 151,750 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres side walls perished

Fail 10 Apr 2015 151,750 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres side walls perished

Pass 5 Apr 2014 141,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Apr 2014 141,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 133,062 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2013 132,770 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 125,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2012 125,295 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Apr 2011 119,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 119,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2010 114,815 miles

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

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 7 Mar 2009 107,448 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 89,738 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 69,392 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 VBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 NH53 VBL, 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 VBL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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