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FM53 OHE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

206,357 mi
Last recorded206,357 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 OHE
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 206,357 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion rear. nearside and offside underbody. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension components have surface corrosion. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 195,743 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened NSR track control arm bent slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 189,223 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 189,223 miles

Emissions not tested excess smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 178,665 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 178,665 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 169,749 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 159,724 miles

advise very small bulge in n/s/r tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2015 159,724 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

advise very small bulge in n/s/r tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2014 154,218 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 144,348 miles

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 May 2012 134,184 miles

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some play in both rear brake caliper slider pins.

Fail 22 May 2012 134,184 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside wiper blade slightly deteriorated.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Some play in both rear brake caliper slider pins.

Pass 17 Jun 2011 127,675 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 127,675 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 117,092 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 117,092 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,883 miles

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 27 Apr 2009 108,883 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Offside wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 28 Apr 2008 99,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2008 99,330 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 May 2007 88,891 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 OHE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 OHE, 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 OHE is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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