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NH53 VBN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,592 mi
Last recorded181,592 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 VBN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 181,592 miles

engine light

Fail 10 Feb 2017 181,592 miles

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

engine light

Pass 10 Mar 2016 167,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 155,856 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear calipers flexi hose attachment damp?

Pass 17 Feb 2014 139,858 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

center stop light ?

hid headlamp washers ?

Fail 15 Feb 2014 139,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

center stop light ?

hid headlamp washers ?

Fail 22 Feb 2013 125,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front discs worn and damaged

o/s mirror slight crack

Pass 22 Feb 2013 125,507 miles

front discs worn and damaged

o/s mirror slight crack

Pass 29 Feb 2012 111,094 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 111,094 miles

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

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 97,293 miles

o/s/r tyre wall quite badly damaged

Fail 18 Feb 2011 97,293 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r tyre wall quite badly damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2010 83,145 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)

wipers a bit smeary

Pass 23 Feb 2009 70,063 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 65,326 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 50,856 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 VBN 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 68.8%.

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 VBN, 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 NH53 VBN registered?

NH53 VBN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 February 2004.

Is NH53 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH53 VBN shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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