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RL53 VPV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

203,276 mi
Last recorded203,276 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL53 VPV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 203,276 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Fail 7 Feb 2023 203,094 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Under vehicle body has slight corrosion

Pass 10 Feb 2022 196,694 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 192,021 miles

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2021 192,021 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Rear Body not fully secure corroded (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 184,261 miles

Centre brake lamp not working

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

Fail 6 Feb 2019 184,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 174,306 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 164,148 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 152,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Jan 2015 138,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s front tyre treads worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2014 124,631 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 4 Feb 2013 113,044 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 101,468 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2012 101,468 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 89,881 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,874 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 68,163 miles

both sides front brake discs worn and rusted

both sides front brake pads worn to excess and there limit

front number plate damaged

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 28 Jan 2008 55,636 miles

both sides front tyres worn low on inner edges

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers and under trays

Pass 15 Jan 2007 46,388 miles

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,388 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

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 VPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VPV, 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 VPV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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