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PL53 TYU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

115,938 mi
Last recorded115,938 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 TYU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 115,938 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2023 110,254 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 110,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2022 105,032 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 99,842 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020 94,530 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 88,119 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 81,004 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 73,681 miles

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2017 73,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,040 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 68,040 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 65,272 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,359 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 60,064 miles

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 18 Mar 2013 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s mirror damaged

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Mar 2012 57,730 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 57,729 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,483 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 52,326 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 44,814 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 38,841 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 31,579 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 TYU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 TYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL53 TYU registered?

PL53 TYU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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The MOT history for PL53 TYU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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