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RY53 YTD

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,041 mi
Last recorded103,041 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 YTD
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,041 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 101,719 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 99,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 98,988 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Nearside and offside shock absorber gaiters deteriorated

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

Hand brake lever slight free play present

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damp

Offside Front Steering rack slightly damp

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 96,500 miles

Both front shock absorber dust covers splitting

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front shock absorber dust covers splitting

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective Valve perished and leaking ()

Pass 20 Oct 2021 94,071 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 91,839 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 87,172 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 87,172 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,204 miles

Both steering rack mount bushes have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 85,204 miles

Both steering rack mount bushes have slight play

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly ridged (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 81,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 75,460 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 75,460 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 66,728 miles

Offside Rear Tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2014 59,827 miles

O/S/R tyre is badly worn on inner edge.

Fail 8 Oct 2014 59,827 miles

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

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)

O/S/F tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 52,527 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 46,373 miles

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

can not fully inspect rear brakes

Fail 22 Oct 2012 46,373 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

can not fully inspect rear brakes

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,098 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,897 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2009 33,544 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 29,388 miles

child seats fitted in rear of vehicle

Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,951 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 YTD is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RY53 YTD, 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 YTD registered?

RY53 YTD is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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