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BG58 MFZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Blue Lpg 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

232,315 mi
Last recorded232,315 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG58 MFZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 232,315 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 232,312 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/f (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2020 221,529 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2020 221,529 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 205,390 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn edge's

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2019 205,255 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn edge's

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2018 160,707 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 24 Sep 2018 169,707 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing gas cap (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps n/s+o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s+o/s thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s+o/s (1.1.11 (c))

n/s+o/s rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2017 130,268 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2016 116,595 miles

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 116,594 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front and discs lipped (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s and n/s rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,633 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked [repaired]

Pass 4 Nov 2014 88,126 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 76,241 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 76,241 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 63,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 49,024 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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BG58 MFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 BG58 MFZ, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BG58 MFZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 17 November 2008.

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