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EJ08 XWZ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

153,900 mi
Last recorded153,900 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ08 XWZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 153,900 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 149,006 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 149,006 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,244 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 132,487 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 132,487 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire below fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 128,420 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2020 126,567 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 126,567 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 121,459 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 121,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 112,312 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 112,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 103,484 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 103,484 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 95,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 86,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,178 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,079 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 48,364 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 48,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 47,563 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 34,076 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)

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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EJ08 XWZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 EJ08 XWZ, 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 EJ08 XWZ registered?

EJ08 XWZ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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