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FH53 VZU

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

229,088 mi
Last recorded229,088 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 VZU
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 229,088 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 229,088 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 198,620 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 198,620 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 159,139 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 159,045 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 159,040 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 143,437 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 124,824 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 124,766 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 122,948 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2011 120,920 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 120,920 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 113,256 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jan 2010 113,256 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jan 2009 87,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 87,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 60,601 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 41,620 miles

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

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

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 VZU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VZU, 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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What year was FH53 VZU registered?

FH53 VZU is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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