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FM53 TYG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

132,419 mi
Last recorded132,419 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 132,419 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion advancing and should be monitored (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion advancing and should be monitored (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation

Fail 18 Dec 2015 132,033 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion advancing and should be monitored (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion advancing and should be monitored (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear tyre wear should be kept under observation

Fail 13 Nov 2015 130,452 miles

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

both rear main brake pipes to flexi hoses very rusty shailing

Pass 6 Jan 2015 119,562 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 106,120 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 106,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 97,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 97,218 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 85,394 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 85,392 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rubbing noise at N/S/F brake.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 72,688 miles

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

front disks wearing thin

Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front disks wearing thin

Pass 16 Jan 2010 61,589 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 51,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,564 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 39,993 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 30,773 miles

Front discs appear to be near minimum thickness.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear wiper blade torn.

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 TYG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

FM53 TYG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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