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FA53 MZE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

138,193 mi
Last recorded138,193 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2012
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2012 138,193 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 138,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 135,226 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 135,225 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres bald in tread edges and are BORDER LINE

front brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 28 Oct 2010 112,361 miles

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

n/s/f ball joint has slight play/lift

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,361 miles

n/s/f ball joint has slight play/lift

Pass 3 Nov 2009 81,574 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 48,725 miles

front discs and pads getting low

Fail 5 Nov 2008 48,725 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front discs and pads getting low

Pass 12 Feb 2008 43,138 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2008 43,138 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 33,118 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 33,118 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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 MZE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 MZE, 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 MZE registered?

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

Is FA53 MZE safe to buy?

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