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FH53 URM

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 2362cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,593 mi
Last recorded86,593 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 URM
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,362cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 86,593 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 86,593 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 82,000 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 81,707 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Metal to metal with brake pads (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 76,386 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 76,386 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box section failed emission (7.1.2)

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened pads 70% worn (3.5.1n)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 67,712 miles

rear nearside tyre worn onto approximately 2.5mm

slight leak from exhaust intermediate box at rear axle

Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,712 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear nearside tyre worn onto approximately 2.5mm

slight leak from exhaust intermediate box at rear axle

Pass 9 Jul 2014 55,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 47,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 45,743 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 41,686 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 37,500 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 37,500 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Jan 2010 32,510 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 32,510 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 28,065 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 28,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,415 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 17,812 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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FH53 URM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,362cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FH53 URM, 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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FH53 URM is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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