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FM53 TWY

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,605 mi
Last recorded145,605 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 145,605 miles

EML LIGHT ON NOT AFFECTING EMISSIONS

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 145,605 miles

EML LIGHT ON NOT AFFECTING EMISSIONS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 136,375 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 163,375 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metale pipe brakes not tested (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking metale pipe brakes not tested (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Dec 2015 130,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 124,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oil level low

Fail 4 Jan 2014 118,560 miles

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

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

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

engine MIL is ON

off side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 4 Jan 2014 118,560 miles

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

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

engine MIL is ON

off side repeater slightly discoloured

Pass 14 Jan 2013 109,486 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 99,678 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2012 99,454 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2011 92,575 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 85,870 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 85,870 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 79,668 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,987 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 66,697 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 66,697 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 TWY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

FM53 TWY is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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