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RJ53 VFN

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,673 mi
Last recorded138,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 VFN
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 138,673 miles

o/s headlamp slightly loose

Pass 17 Jul 2014 129,393 miles

HANDBRAKE LEVER RELEASE BUTTON MISSING

Pass 29 Jul 2013 119,915 miles

power steering slightly noisey

Fail 29 Jul 2013 119,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

power steering slightly noisey

Pass 9 Jul 2012 108,540 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 108,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 98,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 86,248 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 76,374 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 76,365 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 75,066 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 65,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 65,872 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 60,042 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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RJ53 VFN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ53 VFN, 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 RJ53 VFN registered?

RJ53 VFN is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is RJ53 VFN safe to buy?

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