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RF53 YTE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

202,046 mi
Last recorded202,046 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 YTE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 202,046 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2026 202,038 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO MAJOR EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested BOTH (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 190,490 miles

front pads apear low

slight play in rear d bar bushes

Pass 4 Jan 2024 183,568 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 179,625 miles

corrosion to rear under body

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2022 179,625 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion to rear under body

Pass 17 Dec 2021 175,359 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2021 175,359 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2020 173,576 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 11 Dec 2020 173,576 miles

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

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

travel to park brake

Pass 10 Dec 2019 170,905 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 170,905 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leak (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Dec 2018 164,494 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2017 156,121 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2016 145,780 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 137,967 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,329 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 115,934 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,934 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 104,607 miles

condensation in o/s/f headlight

Pass 7 Dec 2011 92,469 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,678 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight oil dampness to engine

Pass 7 Dec 2009 67,462 miles

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

exhaust very slightly corroded on mounts

very slight oil dampness to back of engine

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,317 miles

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

slight engine oil dampness to osr of engine

Pass 10 Dec 2007 43,043 miles

slight oil dampness to offside rear of engine

Pass 11 Dec 2006 33,115 miles

slight oil dampness to offside rear of engine

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 YTE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RF53 YTE, 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 RF53 YTE registered?

RF53 YTE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is RF53 YTE safe to buy?

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