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RY53 EVU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,930 mi
Last recorded131,930 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 EVU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2019 131,930 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Oil level on minimum

Fail 3 Feb 2019 131,930 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Oil level on minimum

Vehicle misfiring

Pass 1 Feb 2018 123,629 miles

EML light on

Nearside wiper slightly smearing

Pass 2 Feb 2017 115,106 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine mil lamp on

Fail 26 Jan 2017 115,105 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

engine mil lamp on

Pass 4 Feb 2016 105,215 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2016 105,215 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 99,355 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 93,535 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 88,929 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 81,714 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 81,714 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 72,261 miles

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

front discs corroded

front discs worn

Pass 12 Jan 2010 71,538 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,742 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 37,824 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 32,716 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 32,716 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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RY53 EVU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RY53 EVU, 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 EVU registered?

RY53 EVU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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