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AO51 ZFB

2001 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

217,207 mi
Last recorded217,207 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2012
Typical for 2001 Toyota Avensis88,805 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 ZFB
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2012 217,207 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

battery insecure

engine management light on

front discs are corroded

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre is out of shape and close to legal limit

Fail 13 Nov 2012 217,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

battery insecure

engine management light on

front discs are corroded

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge and close to legal limit

o/s/r tyre is out of shape and close to legal limit

Pass 5 Nov 2011 200,202 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 4 Nov 2011 200,196 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 29 Oct 2010 184,146 miles

Battery insecure

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

engine managment light up on dash

nearside front side light bulb dim

Pass 10 Nov 2009 167,889 miles

both front steering tie rod arms inner ball joints have slight play

engine managment light up on dash

slight hising noise around brake pedal area when brake is applied

Pass 7 Nov 2008 152,684 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 138,989 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 138,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 121,510 miles

slight smell of fuel from under bonnet

Pass 11 Nov 2005 96,951 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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AO51 ZFB is a 2001 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2001 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 88,805 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 AO51 ZFB, 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 25 years old, this Toyota Avensis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO51 ZFB registered?

AO51 ZFB is a 2001 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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