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FM53 BJE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Blue Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

96,601 mi
Last recorded96,601 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BJE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 96,601 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 96,601 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 91,456 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 84,948 miles

Nearside wing mirror broke

Fail 2 Sep 2017 84,947 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside wing mirror broke

Pass 19 Sep 2016 80,997 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Sep 2016 80,997 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 75,850 miles

Battery not fitted securely.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,047 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished/cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished/cracked

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished/cracked

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 64,300 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2013 64,300 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 59,536 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 52,915 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 46,092 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 46,092 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 39,170 miles

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 5 Sep 2008 32,547 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 20,958 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 BJE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Blue with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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