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FH53 UTL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

106,781 mi
Last recorded106,781 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 UTL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 106,781 miles

Underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2025 100,832 miles

Front Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Rear sub frame corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2025 100,824 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Front suspension arms corroded

Rear Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2024 94,778 miles

Front Both front suspension arms corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2023 88,232 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 88,232 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 80,393 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 80,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 70,293 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 59,692 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 56,008 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,141 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 49,580 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 45,112 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 41,936 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 38,016 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 34,519 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 29,366 miles

both front tyre's starting to perrish.

both rear tyre's starting to perrish.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 25,228 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 25,228 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 16 Jan 2010 22,183 miles

brake service

Pass 6 Jan 2009 18,164 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,507 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 10,574 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 UTL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FH53 UTL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH53 UTL registered?

FH53 UTL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is FH53 UTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 UTL shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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