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FA53 GXE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,221 mi
Last recorded173,221 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 173,221 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 165,449 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 165,449 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 157,107 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 151,584 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 143,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 131,181 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 131,144 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 126,060 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 126,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 116,291 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,539 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 109,895 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 85,790 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 GXE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GXE, 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

How do I check the history of FA53 GXE?

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What year was FA53 GXE registered?

FA53 GXE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is FA53 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 GXE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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