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FN53 ZFG

2004 Toyota Avensis

Red Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

57,341 mi
Last recorded57,341 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ZFG
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,794cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 57,341 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 57,341 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 53,615 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,991 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 48,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 45,984 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 42,741 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 42,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,017 miles

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight deterioration front number plate

some imbalance rear service brake

Fail 22 Apr 2010 38,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake pads wearing thin

slight deterioration front number plate

some imbalance rear service brake

Pass 15 Apr 2009 35,573 miles

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

front & rear brake pads under half worn

long travel on handbrake

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,573 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front & rear brake pads under half worn

long travel on handbrake

unable to fully inspect both outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2008 32,865 miles

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight brake inbalance front brakes

Fail 24 Apr 2008 32,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front wiper blades split but clearing screen

nails in both rear tyre treads

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

slight brake inbalance front brakes

Pass 7 Feb 2007 26,854 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 26,849 miles

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

long travel on handbrake.

n/s front tyre worn on outer edge,& small cut in sidewall.

plastic covers on sills,not inspected.

rear wiper blade worn.

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 ZFG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Red with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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