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AE02 BFJ

2002 Toyota Avensis

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

139,613 mi
Last recorded139,613 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE02 BFJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 139,613 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 136,525 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both rear inner and outer sills corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2025 136,310 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

parking brake poor / stiff to operate

rear inner and outer sills corroded

wipers could be better

Pass 27 Jun 2024 133,031 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear wiper torn

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

wash wipe could be better

Pass 30 Jun 2023 130,104 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 130,057 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2022 126,971 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brakes 'squeaky'

injector shows signs of leaking

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 30 Jun 2022 126,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brakes 'squeaky'

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Pass 6 Jul 2021 123,642 miles

n/s inner cv gaiter leaking slightly

rear windscreen washers inoperative

Fail 6 Jul 2021 123,640 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

brakes 'squeaky'

rear windscreen washers inoperative

Pass 9 Jul 2020 121,470 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 121,244 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s windscreen wiper could be better

Pass 20 Jun 2019 117,431 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 111,549 miles

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 21 Jun 2018 111,457 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

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

parking brake slightly unbalanced

rear windscreen washer inoperative

windscreen wipers could be better

Pass 29 Jun 2017 105,696 miles

nearside parking brake weaker

rear screen washer inoperative

Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,788 miles

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 28 Jun 2016 99,785 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

rear windscreen washer inoperative

Fail 30 Jun 2015 92,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 92,933 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,873 miles

rear screen washer inopertive

Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,869 miles

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

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

rear screen washer inopertive

Pass 18 Jun 2013 79,426 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

both rear tyres slightly cracked & perished

o/s windscreen wiper could be better

rear windscreen washer inoperative

surface scar in n/s front tyre wall

Pass 26 Jun 2012 72,837 miles

n/s parking brake weaker

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 26 Jun 2012 72,837 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s parking brake weaker

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,405 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 6 Jul 2011 67,405 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

slight inbalance of front brakes

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 60,835 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorating

Fail 6 Jul 2010 60,833 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

rear brake discs deteriorating

Pass 2 Jul 2009 54,750 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear washer inoperative

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 19 Jun 2008 48,532 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 40,413 miles

Oil leak

rear washers could be better

rear wiper blade torn

wipers could be better

Fail 19 Jun 2007 40,413 miles

Oil leak

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

rear washers could be better

rear wiper blade torn

wipers could be better

Pass 5 Jul 2006 33,994 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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AE02 BFJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 82,415 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 AE02 BFJ, 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 24 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE02 BFJ is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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