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PL53 TYG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,497 mi
Last recorded73,497 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 TYG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 73,497 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2026 73,434 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2025 58,641 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 43,815 miles

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

Underbody and Suspension components Undersealed

Pass 7 Feb 2023 42,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hub and no access (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel noted

Pass 24 Feb 2022 40,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to nearside rear hub and no access (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

handbrake lever travel noted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 37,356 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear flexi hose and no access (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel noted

Pass 10 Mar 2020 35,656 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking noted (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 33,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel noted

Fail 14 Mar 2019 33,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to offside rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded to nearside rear hub (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake lever travel noted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 31,626 miles

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

park brake lever travel noted,offside front tyre cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2017 29,933 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 29,330 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 28,212 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 27,372 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,997 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 26,059 miles

some cracking to offside and nearside rear and nearside front tyre side walls serviceable on test

Pass 28 Jan 2011 24,984 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 23,398 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 23,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 20,874 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,102 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 17,778 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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PL53 TYG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 PL53 TYG, 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 PL53 TYG registered?

PL53 TYG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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