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RF53 TXJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

245,860 mi
Last recorded245,860 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 TXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 245,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 245,799 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slightly warped (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 242,491 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 242,475 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 234,743 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside dip beam is dim

Fail 14 Jan 2019 234,743 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability lower bolts are loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside dip beam is dim

Pass 10 Jan 2018 227,150 miles

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is deteriorating and close to a failure

front suspension is noisy in operation

handbrake travel is high

nearside dip headlight is dim and close to a failure

offside rear tyre is starting to split on the inner edge

screen is chipped and cracked

Fail 10 Jan 2018 227,123 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is deteriorating and close to a failure

front suspension is noisy in operation

handbrake travel is high

nearside dip headlight is dim and close to a failure

offside rear tyre is starting to split on the inner edge

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 12 Jan 2017 216,113 miles

Screen is chipped and cracked

engine is leaking oil

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low and close to a failure

front number plate is damaged

rear number plate is damaged and on the limit for a failure

Fail 12 Jan 2017 216,100 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Screen is chipped and cracked

engine is leaking oil

front brake discs are worn

front brake pads are low and close to a failure

front number plate is damaged

rear number plate is damaged and on the limit for a failure

Pass 15 Jan 2016 201,943 miles

centre stop lamp is not working

off side rear tyre is punctured

screen is chipped and cracked

Fail 15 Jan 2016 201,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp is not working

off side rear tyre is punctured

screen is chipped and cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2015 187,719 miles

centre stop lamp not working, screen is chipped and cracked, nearside washer aim is low, washer delivery is poor

Fail 13 Jan 2015 187,708 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

centre stop lamp not working, screen is chipped and cracked, nearside washer aim is low, washer delivery is poor

Pass 13 Jan 2014 174,723 miles

both rear tyres bald inner edges, offside front steering arm worn and close to failure, damage to zone A of screen and close to failure

Fail 11 Jan 2014 174,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres bald inner edges, offside front steering arm worn and close to failure, damage to zone A of screen and close to failure

Pass 14 Jan 2013 161,051 miles

screen is chipped and cracked, front pads are near to a failure, nearside rear outter pad is low, both front tyres are low.

Fail 14 Jan 2013 161,051 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

screen is chipped and cracked, front pads are near to a failure, nearside rear outter pad is low, both front tyres are low.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 145,106 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 129,539 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 116,074 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 101,201 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 84,563 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 61,386 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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RF53 TXJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RF53 TXJ, 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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RF53 TXJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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