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RY53 YTJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,164 mi
Last recorded109,164 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY53 YTJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 109,164 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 106,992 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2019 106,931 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 102,191 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 23 Mar 2017 98,061 miles

engine management light on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 93,533 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 85,217 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 78,073 miles

EML on

offside rear brake disc scored

Fail 10 Mar 2014 78,073 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

offside rear brake disc scored

Pass 7 Mar 2013 72,370 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front & rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2012 64,903 miles

rear brake discs worn

front brake discs worn

front bumper under plastics loose

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Fail 20 Mar 2012 64,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn

front bumper under plastics loose

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Mar 2011 57,321 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 48,873 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,507 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 30,021 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 23,877 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 YTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YTJ, 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 YTJ registered?

RY53 YTJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 January 2004.

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The MOT history for RY53 YTJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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