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FB53 GHX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

123,095 mi
Last recorded123,095 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 GHX
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 123,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

all over under body covered with under seal

Fail 1 May 2026 123,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

all over under body covered with under seal

Pass 25 Apr 2025 113,443 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 113,440 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2024 106,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Genereal under body corrosion.

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 106,054 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted both on inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Genereal under body corrosion.

Side repeater incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 101,221 miles

General under body corrosion

Pass 20 May 2022 98,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 94,668 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 93,041 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 93,041 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2019 90,764 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 85,692 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 81,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 79,182 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 13 Jul 2016 79,180 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside wiper blade split at end

Offside Front tyre bald on edge

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management warning light on

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 22 May 2015 74,136 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp is on.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wing is damaged.

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 65,526 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,942 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 61,942 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 58,427 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 54,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 48,782 miles

o/sn/s rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 13 Feb 2008 44,082 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 44,082 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 33,314 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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FB53 GHX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FB53 GHX, 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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FB53 GHX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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