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FA53 GWL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

181,938 mi
Last recorded181,938 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 GWL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 181,938 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 181,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 159,795 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 136,928 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 136,928 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 117,714 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Feb 2010 110,244 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 110,244 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 107,466 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 92,288 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 92,288 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2007 72,859 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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FA53 GWL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GWL, 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.

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What year was FA53 GWL registered?

FA53 GWL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 February 2004.

Is FA53 GWL safe to buy?

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