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FH53 UTW

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

116,646 mi
Last recorded116,646 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2024 116,646 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Body insecure arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Body modification likely to adversely affect braking or steering sill (6.2.1 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jan 2024 116,588 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security ALL OVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded ALL FOUR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,825 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 110,632 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 110,446 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 107,424 miles

mil lamp on

Pass 9 Dec 2019 104,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 104,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all at rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 100,764 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 96,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2016 89,198 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,412 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge 205/55/16

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Dec 2014 76,426 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 76,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 70,938 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 63,667 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,458 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 48,406 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 41,226 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 31,451 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 24,847 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 17,748 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

water in nearside rear light

Pass 3 Jan 2007 17,748 miles

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

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

sills not checked due to sill covers fitted

water in nearside rear light

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 UTW is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

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

Is FH53 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 UTW shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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