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RL53 JZA

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

164,777 mi
Last recorded164,777 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 JZA
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 164,777 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 164,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 162,073 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2015 162,073 miles

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

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

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

rear reverese light not working

Pass 2 Apr 2014 154,897 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2013 148,976 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise nearside front wheel arch undershields broken

advise slight play in offside front wheel bearing

engine check light on

engine oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2013 148,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine check light on

engine oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2012 144,229 miles

advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm.

Fail 26 Mar 2012 144,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise both sides rear tyres on 3mm.

Pass 14 Mar 2011 133,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 119,078 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 119,076 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 103,334 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 99,555 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 123,902 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 123,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 114,329 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 107,706 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit .

Fail 10 Mar 2008 107,698 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

advise nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit .

Pass 13 Sep 2007 102,605 miles

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

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

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

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

advise offside rear tyre is on the legal limit.

Fail 15 Mar 2007 85,316 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 85,316 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 85,032 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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RL53 JZA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RL53 JZA, 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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RL53 JZA is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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