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FN53 ZLE

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

189,888 mi
Last recorded189,888 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 189,888 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 186,093 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 180,445 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 180,445 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 177,179 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 173,836 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 173,836 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 170,423 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 170,423 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 164,976 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 164,966 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,710 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 10 Dec 2012 152,115 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 152,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 150,260 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 141,718 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Fail 21 Sep 2011 132,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,752 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 123,441 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 117,174 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,285 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 103,209 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2009 95,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 86,879 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 71,307 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2007 71,307 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 64,781 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 ZLE 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 70.4%.

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

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