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FM53 BDY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,142 mi
Last recorded94,142 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BDY
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 94,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark topped up after test (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened again all arms age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2026 94,142 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark topped up after test (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front units cleaned for mot (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened again all arms age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 92,107 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms again age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 92,107 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms again age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower wing damaged

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arms age related (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 90,335 miles

Central Rear heat shield corroded between exhaust and fuel tank

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms both sides corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms /subframe all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 86,361 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear arms and subframes have corrosion on them (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower fuel tank heat shield is corroded and not fully secure,

Pass 4 Jan 2021 85,370 miles

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear lower arms ,usual with these cars (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 84,013 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 82,356 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 80,568 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 80,568 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 78,794 miles

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Pass 8 Jan 2016 76,679 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)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 73,218 miles

Front suspension arms rusted but sound

Fail 20 Jan 2015 73,218 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension arms rusted but sound

Pass 31 Dec 2013 68,260 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,020 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 56,409 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,934 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 50,120 miles

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

off side rear tyer starting to split

Pass 21 Oct 2008 44,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 39,828 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 32,247 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 BDY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 FM53 BDY, 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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FM53 BDY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 9 January 2004.

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