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RN53 GSO

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,849 mi
Last recorded201,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 GSO
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 201,849 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2024 201,849 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2023 190,553 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 May 2022 182,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 172,962 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2021 172,962 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 14 May 2021 172,788 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Rigid hydraulic clutch fluid pipe excessively corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 161,407 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2019 147,552 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 147,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 May 2018 131,391 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 117,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 8 May 2017 117,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 114,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 111,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 106,738 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 106,732 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 101,348 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 95,976 miles

n/s steering rack gaitor deteriorated but not split

Pass 25 May 2011 90,052 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 81,822 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,822 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 75,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 3 Dec 2008 75,364 miles

nearside front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,436 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 47,329 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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RN53 GSO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RN53 GSO, 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 RN53 GSO registered?

RN53 GSO is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 5 February 2004.

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