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RL53 JZH

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

184,961 mi
Last recorded184,961 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 JZH
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 184,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside wing repeater lens missing

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

headlight adjuster button missing

Fail 8 Jan 2021 184,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside wing repeater lens missing

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

headlight adjuster button missing

Pass 11 Jul 2019 173,527 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output too cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Fail 11 Jul 2019 173,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output too cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear bumper loose

Pass 9 Jul 2018 167,836 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

centre stop light not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no reverse lights

Fail 9 Jul 2018 167,836 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper loose

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

both front tyres wearing on both edges

centre stop light not working

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

no reverse lights

Pass 7 Jul 2017 159,480 miles

Offside Rear damage to bumper

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 7 Jul 2017 159,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear damage to bumper

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 7 Jul 2016 148,566 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Jul 2016 148,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 19 Jun 2015 137,256 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

left hand headlamp dim

Fail 19 Jun 2015 137,256 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

left hand headlamp dim

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,163 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Apr 2013 87,339 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 64,264 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 64,249 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 31 Mar 2011 58,562 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 58,562 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 51,652 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 14 Mar 2009 44,826 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 37,533 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,427 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 JZH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 JZH, 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 JZH is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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