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FN53 ZKT

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests30 (18 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,751 mi
Last recorded133,751 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2025 133,751 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear suspension component mounting perscribed area is corroded but not consiered excessive both side rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear rear axl are corroeded

Pass 18 Dec 2024 132,350 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2024 132,350 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,874 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 129,903 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2022 129,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 128,758 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 5 Dec 2020 127,331 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2020 127,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 123,539 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Boot full at time of test

Fail 7 Jun 2019 123,539 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Boot full at time of test

Pass 29 May 2018 114,977 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level was below min and needed topping up by 1.5 litres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 114,979 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also nail in road tyre, recommend replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil level was below min and needed topping up by 1.5 litres (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 108,142 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 100,692 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2016 100,692 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 91,564 miles

Both front road tyres getting low

Offside front shock leaking

Pass 4 Jun 2014 85,386 miles

Brake fluid level is low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads look low

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jun 2014 85,386 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake fluid level is low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake pads look low

NOTE: Wipers not fully tested

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2013 77,048 miles

Both front wipers deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Nearside rear road tyre worn low

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 77,048 miles

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

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

Both front wipers deteriorated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hand brake needs adjustment to travel of lever

Nearside rear road tyre worn low

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 632,911 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 632,911 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 54,846 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 45,375 miles

Brake fluid level low!!

Front brake pads look worn low!!

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 45,375 miles

Brake fluid level low!!

Front brake pads look worn low!!

Pass 20 Mar 2008 38,789 miles

Front wipers smearing when tested

Fail 19 Mar 2008 38,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wipers smearing when tested

Pass 7 Feb 2007 31,616 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 ZKT is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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