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RN53 VJM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,194 mi
Last recorded114,194 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 VJM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2014 114,194 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 112,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine light on

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2012 106,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cig lighter in op

nearside front/wires insecure

oil low

Fail 14 Sep 2012 106,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cig lighter in op

nearside front/wires insecure

oil low

Pass 6 Sep 2011 97,769 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 97,700 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 89,638 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 2 Sep 2009 80,534 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 80,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 63,505 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 27 Feb 2007 51,672 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 51,672 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 VJM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VJM, 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 VJM registered?

RN53 VJM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is RN53 VJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 VJM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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