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FM53 FJX

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2014
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

189,700 mi
Last recorded189,700 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2013 189,700 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 182,466 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 182,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 169,490 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 169,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 160,301 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 160,300 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 150,134 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 137,529 miles

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

engine light is on

front offside abs wire is rubbing on the flexible brake hose

part worn tyres have been fitted to rear

rear offside tyre is perished

rear silencer is split

Fail 25 Jul 2011 137,528 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

engine light is on

front offside abs wire is rubbing on the flexible brake hose

rear silencer is split

Pass 21 Jan 2011 127,136 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 127,136 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 118,252 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 118,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 109,720 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 109,720 miles

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

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 16 Nov 2009 109,471 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 99,869 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 99,869 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 93,452 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 95,301 miles

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

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 FJX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 FJX, 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 FJX registered?

FM53 FJX is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is FM53 FJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 FJX shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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