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EF08 XFC

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

141,136 mi
Last recorded141,136 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF08 XFC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 141,136 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside( D ) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 137,004 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 131,881 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 131,881 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 126,447 miles

engine noise

Fail 18 Jan 2023 126,447 miles

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

engine noise

Pass 3 Jan 2022 121,610 miles

Central Rear stop bulb not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jan 2022 121,610 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear stop bulb not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 116,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 107,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 107,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 97,474 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 90,996 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 90,996 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 84,742 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 79,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 72,693 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2016 72,693 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 66,939 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 60,349 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 54,150 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 54,150 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 48,274 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 41,532 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 35,969 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 30,489 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 25,034 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 18,045 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 16,954 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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EF08 XFC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF08 XFC, 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 EF08 XFC registered?

EF08 XFC is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is EF08 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF08 XFC shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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