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FM53 FKC

2004 Toyota Avensis

Green Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

125,538 mi
Last recorded125,538 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 FKC
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 125,469 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Excessively deteriorated (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 116,998 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 116,652 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 116,395 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2021 116,395 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 115,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 115,840 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe split (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 115,350 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 115,329 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 113,098 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 110,962 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 108,267 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones both sides (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3/4 worn (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 105,332 miles

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

both blades worn

rear exhaust blow

Pass 2 Sep 2014 101,130 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 96,576 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2013 96,563 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

sill covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 24 Sep 2012 86,438 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 86,438 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 75,454 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 75,444 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 73,268 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 73,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,220 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 53,363 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 44,265 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 35,734 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 FKC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Green with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FKC, 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 FM53 FKC registered?

FM53 FKC is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is FM53 FKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 FKC shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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