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FA53 MZJ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,547 mi
Last recorded126,547 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2018 126,547 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2017 119,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2017 119,636 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,977 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 103,133 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 98,266 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 92,601 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 92,601 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 84,502 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 79,094 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 69,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 50,727 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 50,727 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,670 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 38,669 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 29,379 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 MZJ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ registered?

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

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