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FN53 ZLV

2004 Toyota Avensis

Silver Petrol 1794cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,880 mi
Last recorded131,880 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Toyota Avensis86,468 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 131,880 miles

front crossmember + rear subframe and arms showing surface corrosion

parking brake coming to end of reserve travel

Fail 24 Jan 2020 131,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

front cross member +rear subframe showing surface corrosion

parking brake coming to end of reserve travel

Pass 4 Jan 2019 126,747 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 121,130 miles

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

n/s/f dip beam pattern starting to fade

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads starting to wear

Fail 18 Oct 2017 121,111 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

n/s/f dip beam pattern starting to fade

o/s n/s/f tyre inner treads starting to wear

Pass 30 Sep 2016 113,699 miles

n/s/f headlamp beam starting to fade

Fail 29 Sep 2016 113,690 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f headlamp beam starting to fade

Pass 14 Aug 2015 106,068 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Aug 2015 106,068 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine light on

Pass 5 Jun 2014 99,829 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 99,657 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Parking brake comes up high

Pass 7 May 2013 95,056 miles

engine light on

front tyres starting to wear low

n/s door mirror cracked

nail on n/s/r tyre

Fail 7 May 2013 95,050 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

nail on n/s/r tyre

engine light on

front tyres starting to wear low

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2012 88,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 78,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,172 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 60,186 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 51,537 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,429 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 ZLV is a 2004 Toyota Avensis in Silver with a 1,794cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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