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BJ08 FZK

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,660 mi
Last recorded78,660 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ08 FZK
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 78,660 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Fail 21 Aug 2023 78,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,019 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

Pass 16 Jul 2021 69,951 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 68,554 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 65,859 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 65,859 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 62,717 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on outer edge and slight damage outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre worn on edges and valve deteriorated

Pass 9 Aug 2017 59,890 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 56,374 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 56,374 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 51,096 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 51,096 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 46,162 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 39,610 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 39,610 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 33,777 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2012 33,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 28,236 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 28,236 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 28,041 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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BJ08 FZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJ08 FZK, 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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What year was BJ08 FZK registered?

BJ08 FZK is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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