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FH08 FXJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,035 mi
Last recorded152,035 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 FXJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2026 152,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front on limit (5.2.3 (e))

underside and components corroded in places

Pass 6 Jan 2025 150,145 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/f + n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Dec 2023 147,712 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2023 147,712 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 143,266 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARM REAR-MOST BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 134,536 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 114,295 miles

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Fail 28 Jun 2019 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

Pass 28 Jun 2018 103,732 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

Fail 28 Jun 2018 103,732 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted concealing outer body sills

damage to sidewall of nearside front tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 28 Jun 2017 93,415 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Wrong driveshaft fitted to long .

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,406 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Wrong driveshaft fitted to long .

Nearside Rear Tyre valve perished

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 85,225 miles

Covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 85,225 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Covers fitted obscuring outer body sills

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 75,757 miles

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

childs seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Fail 30 Jun 2014 64,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2013 54,715 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 28 Jun 2013 54,715 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,932 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 31,132 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

unable to see front brake pads

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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FH08 FXJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 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 FH08 FXJ, 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 18 years old, this Toyota Avensis is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH08 FXJ registered?

FH08 FXJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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