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FN53 ZKL

2004 Toyota Avensis

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,907 mi
Last recorded75,907 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 ZKL
MakeToyota
ModelAvensis
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 75,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp water ingress

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 75,906 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lamp water ingress

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,699 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 74,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 73,774 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake just passed ( advice for brake check ) slight imbalance

Fail 17 Oct 2022 73,774 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front 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 (5.2.3 (e))

parking brake just passed ( advice for brake check ) slight imbalance

Pass 27 Oct 2021 70,357 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 70,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 68,189 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 68,189 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,751 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 62,585 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 62,585 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2017 61,604 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the tread

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Fail 12 Apr 2017 61,563 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre has cuts on the tread

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Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,842 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 60,842 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,989 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f bumper damage

n/s/f head lamp ingress of moisture

Pass 12 Mar 2014 56,987 miles

E.M.L light on dash

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R INGRESS OF WATER

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 55,331 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 55,331 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 53,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 50,453 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 47,523 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 45,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 45,076 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2008 36,958 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 28,897 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 ZKL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZKL, 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 ZKL is a 2004 Toyota Avensis, first registered on 10 February 2004.

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