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FN08 ZGJ

2008 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

127,745 mi
Last recorded127,745 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Toyota Avensis88,180 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN08 ZGJ
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 127,745 miles

general surface rust to suspension and steering components front and rear

Pass 7 Apr 2025 114,662 miles

Front suspension arms [both sides] slightly corroded

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

Rear axle/sub-frame slightly corroded

Rear boot button/trim slightly insecure

Rear coil springs [both sides] corroded

Rear track rod ends [both sides] corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2024 101,513 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 91,214 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 91,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,394 miles

Both rear outer handbrake cable covers deteriorated

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Slightly distorted (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 89,304 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both in tread (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 21 Mar 2020 88,003 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Apr 2019 85,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover fitted obscuring view

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 3 Apr 2018 80,338 miles

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 31 Mar 2017 75,428 miles

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

Rear Track rod end slightly corroded but serviceable both (2.2.C.1d)

rear exhaust bracket slightly deteriorated

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 8 Apr 2016 69,831 miles

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

under tray fitted obscuring view

Pass 16 Feb 2015 62,182 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,886 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wiper blades worn

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,100 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 42,173 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre brake light not working

customer has placed a blanket over engine unable to view moving parts

Pass 11 Feb 2011 36,663 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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FN08 ZGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FN08 ZGJ, 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.

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What year was FN08 ZGJ registered?

FN08 ZGJ is a 2008 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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