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RY53 EVK

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

227,815 mi
Last recorded227,815 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EVK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 227,815 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2017 221,626 miles

Central stop lamp not working not sure if its connected

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre got a cut on inner wall not exposing any cords

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 214,667 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Feb 2015 206,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

center brake light not working not sure if it is connected

offside rear tyre deteriated but not exposing any cords

Pass 21 Feb 2015 206,890 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

center brake light not working not sure if it is connected

offside rear tyre deteriated but not exposing any cords

Fail 28 Feb 2014 200,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres inner edge wear.

Pass 28 Feb 2014 200,652 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres inner edge wear.

Pass 21 Feb 2013 180,657 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 180,657 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 152,495 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 126,441 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 126,441 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 121,797 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 116,676 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,676 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 92,518 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 63,778 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 63,672 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 60,503 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 60,503 miles

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

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

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

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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RY53 EVK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RY53 EVK, 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 RY53 EVK registered?

RY53 EVK is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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