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FA53 MZG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

168,936 mi
Last recorded168,936 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 168,936 miles

exhaust sheild loose

Pass 17 Jul 2017 138,278 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Fail 17 Jul 2017 138,278 miles

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 138,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion both inner sills (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake pipes very slight corrosion

child seat(s) fitted

nsr tyre has cut but no cords showing

osf tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

rear bumper has slight damage

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2016 131,077 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 1 Jun 2015 123,189 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 6 May 2014 115,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery slightly loose

front no.plate deteriorated

n/s/r bumper loose

n/s/r tyre perishing

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Fail 6 May 2014 115,708 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery slightly loose

front no.plate deteriorated

n/s/r bumper loose

n/s/r tyre perishing

sill covers fitted [not allowing for full sill inspection]

Pass 2 Mar 2013 101,454 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,081 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 87,715 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 72,018 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 59,111 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 59,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 46,852 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 46,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,499 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 34,499 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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 MZG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MZG, 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 MZG registered?

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

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