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RL53 OWF

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,353 mi
Last recorded126,353 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 OWF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 126,353 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 120,380 miles

engine covers/under chassis trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2017 116,100 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2016 112,570 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 108,749 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 108,749 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 104,362 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 98,827 miles

Nsf indicator cover missing ,no white light showing

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf tyre has damage to the sidewall no ply or cords exposed

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,774 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nsf and osr have cuts in the side wall no ply or cords exposed

Pass 27 Oct 2011 88,282 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

side repeater case missing but light output not blinding or discoloured.

Fail 27 Oct 2011 88,272 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 82,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 81,276 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 76,334 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 76,334 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 65,622 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 51,649 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 OWF is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 RL53 OWF, 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 RL53 OWF registered?

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

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