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AO02 FMV

2002 Toyota Avensis

Beige Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Toyota Avensis82,415 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 FMV
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2025 115,205 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to excessive smoke. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both n/s and o/s hoses. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 111,305 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 106,945 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 106,940 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 103,053 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,875 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 95,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front and rear brake pads 2-5000miles?

Fail 5 Mar 2020 95,906 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front and rear brake pads 2-5000miles?

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,321 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 90,321 miles

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,831 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 80,853 miles

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 10 Mar 2017 80,853 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Mar 2016 75,778 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 70,249 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 70,249 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 65,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 65,127 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,182 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 58,182 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 52,694 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres getting low

small chips in screen

Fail 27 Feb 2012 52,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear tyres getting low

small chips in screen

Pass 7 Mar 2011 47,754 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 42,560 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 42,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 37,780 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,098 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,098 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 26,735 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 26,735 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,771 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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AO02 FMV is a 2002 Toyota Avensis in Beige with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 AO02 FMV, 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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AO02 FMV is a 2002 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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