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FA53 GVT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

232,297 mi
Last recorded232,297 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2011
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GVT
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2011 232,297 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 232,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 224,148 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 224,146 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 211,829 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009
Fail 27 Jul 2009 188,642 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 188,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 157,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 125,697 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 125,687 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 125,523 miles

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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

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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FA53 GVT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2004 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 86,468 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 FA53 GVT, 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 22 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FA53 GVT registered?

FA53 GVT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is FA53 GVT safe to buy?

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