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FM57 YEF

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Diesel 2231cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,230 mi
Last recorded96,230 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM57 YEF
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,231cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2025 96,230 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 88,414 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 81,932 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,299 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 76,194 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 76,024 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to steering and suspension components throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 12 Dec 2020 72,866 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear discs in poor condition

heavy corrosion to steering and suspension components throughout underside of vehicle

Fail 12 Dec 2020 72,866 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Fuel pipe leaking on fuel heater (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear discs in poor condition

heavy corrosion to steering and suspension components throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,349 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 65,412 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 61,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 59,797 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 57,037 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 53,622 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,364 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 45,898 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 41,916 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,687 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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FM57 YEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 2,231cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2008 Toyota Avensis models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 88,180 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FM57 YEF, 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 18 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 FM57 YEF registered?

FM57 YEF is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 31 January 2008.

Is FM57 YEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM57 YEF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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