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FN53 ZCT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,941 mi
Last recorded108,941 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2025 108,941 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension especially the rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 105,637 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 105,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 103,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light inop

Fail 17 Jan 2023 103,254 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & cracking on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

reverse light inop

Pass 19 Jan 2022 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2022 100,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 97,458 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

reverse lights not working

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,794 miles

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

reverse lights inop

Fail 14 Jan 2020 94,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

reverse lights inop

Pass 11 Jan 2019 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 90,979 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear reverse light inop

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 84,086 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 84,086 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Jan 2017 78,755 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 3mm tread ()

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

Offside Front headlight kick off slightly to right

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under tray hanging low

Fail 4 Jan 2017 78,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre and 3mm tread ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded into flex (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

under tray hanging low

Pass 6 Jan 2016 75,004 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,484 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 69,663 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,085 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 61,586 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 61,586 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 55,127 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 48,151 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,963 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 33,778 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 26,536 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 ZCT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 FN53 ZCT, 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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FN53 ZCT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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