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FM53 BCZ

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

129,874 mi
Last recorded129,874 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BCZ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 129,874 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 124,604 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 118,230 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 112,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 108,871 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 103,136 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 95,534 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 89,265 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 82,552 miles

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

both side steering arms have slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2011 82,552 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both side steering arms have slight play

Pass 30 Oct 2010 76,156 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 68,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 60,794 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 57,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,689 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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FM53 BCZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FM53 BCZ, 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 FM53 BCZ registered?

FM53 BCZ is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 1 January 2004.

Is FM53 BCZ safe to buy?

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