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FN53 ZCL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

121,654 mi
Last recorded121,654 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ZCL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 121,654 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 121,653 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2024 118,954 miles

corroded under vehicle

Fail 26 Sep 2024 118,954 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

corroded under vehicle

Pass 26 Sep 2023 116,280 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 112,797 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 112,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 109,551 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears to flexy slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2020 106,009 miles

E M L illuminated

Pass 25 Sep 2019 102,924 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2019 102,924 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 97,399 miles

engine undertray insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2017 92,790 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 92,790 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rears to flexible hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 86,713 miles

Engine Warning Light On

Pass 9 Oct 2015 79,365 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 73,127 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)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 67,538 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S/F Wiper Damaged But Clearing Windscreen

Fail 15 Sep 2012 60,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 60,788 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 54,637 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 54,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 48,369 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,506 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 41,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,471 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 36,471 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,669 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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FN53 ZCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 FN53 ZCL, 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 FN53 ZCL registered?

FN53 ZCL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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