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FA53 NBX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,079 mi
Last recorded140,079 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 NBX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 140,079 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 140,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Apr 2013 125,112 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 125,112 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 117,896 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Fail 30 Oct 2012 117,896 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine managment light on

Pass 8 May 2012 109,290 miles

battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2011 100,040 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 100,024 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 98,992 miles

e.m.l light on

o/s/r fog light lens cracked/broken

wiperblades smearing

Fail 5 Apr 2011 98,992 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e.m.l light on

o/s/r fog light lens cracked/broken

wiperblades smearing

Pass 27 Apr 2010 96,160 miles

engine warning lamp on dash stays on

Fail 21 Apr 2009 92,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2009 92,841 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r fog lamp lens damaged

outer sills not fully inspected due to sill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2008 91,083 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 91,083 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/r and o/s/f tyres on legal limit(just acceptable)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 76,286 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 76,284 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front headlamp misted

nearside rear lamp misted.

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 NBX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

FA53 NBX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is FA53 NBX safe to buy?

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